Lentils Stuffed Crispy Poha Cutlets

Sanchita Mittal
Sanchita Mittal @sm_thechef
Delhi

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Monsoon is around the corner so chana dal stuffed Crispy Poha Cutlets would be just perfect to be served as a delectable starter in any party or a special occasion.
It is crunchy outside and soft inside with flavourful chana dal filling in the centre.
These can also be enjoyed with evening tea.

Lentils Stuffed Crispy Poha Cutlets

#goldenapron
#post17
#deepfried
Monsoon is around the corner so chana dal stuffed Crispy Poha Cutlets would be just perfect to be served as a delectable starter in any party or a special occasion.
It is crunchy outside and soft inside with flavourful chana dal filling in the centre.
These can also be enjoyed with evening tea.

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Ingredients

1 hour 10 minutes
8 servings
  1. For the cutlets
  2. 1 cuppoha washed and soaked
  3. 4medium potatoes boiled
  4. 2 tablespoonRice flour
  5. 1/2 teaspoonchilli powder
  6. 1/4 teaspoonsalt or to taste
  7. 1 tablespoonchopped coriander leaves
  8. For the filling
  9. 1/2 cupchana dal washed and soaked
  10. 1/4 teaspooncumin seeds
  11. 2 pinchasafoetida (hing)
  12. 2green chillies chopped
  13. 1 inchginger chopped
  14. 1/2 teaspoondry coriander powder
  15. 1/2 teaspoonred chilli powder
  16. 1/4 teaspoongaram masala
  17. 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  18. 1/2 teaspoonkitchen king masala
  19. 1/2 teaspoongaram masala
  20. 1/4 teaspoonsalt or to taste
  21. 1 tablespoonchopped coriander leaves
  22. 1 tablespoonoil for making the filling
  23. 1 cupoil for deep frying

Cooking Instructions

1 hour 10 minutes
  1. 1

    Wash the chana dal and soak in water for 1 hour, after 1 hour strain the water, keep aside.

  2. 2

    Peel and grate the boiled potatoes

  3. 3

    Combine all the ingredients listed for making the cutlets, in a deep mixing bowl and mix well to form a lump free dough and keep aside.

  4. 4

    Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok, add cumin seeds and asafoetida, let them crackle. Add green chillies and chopped ginger and sauté.

  5. 5

    Add the soaked chana dal, chopped coriander, all the dry spice powders and mix well on medium heat.
    Switch of the flame and keep aside.

  6. 6

    Now take a generous amount of potato mixture and flatten with the help of your fingers on your palm, fill it with 1 teaspoon of ready chana dal mixture.

  7. 7

    Now gather from all sides and roll into a ball or a medallion, here I have made heart shaped cutlets with the help of a cookie cutter. Likewise make all the cutlets

  8. 8

    Heat oil in a deep kadhai/wok and deep fry, 2 or 3 cutlets at a time, till they turn golden brown in colour and crispy from all the sides

  9. 9

    Drain them out on an absorbent paper in a plate.

  10. 10

    Serve immediately garnished with tomato slices, fresh coriander and lemon juice.

  11. 11

    Enjoy hot and crisp stuffed cutlets with ketchup, green chutney and masala chai.

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