CCC – Chilli Cheese Cutlet

Namaskara!

Been a while, isn’t it? In perfect mood to post a nice recipe after a relaxing weekend. Watched 2 super movies;  Shutter Island and Inception. Do watch if possible. ‘ Don’t mind promoting movies here on a cookery blog site…After all you could enjoy this snack  whilst watching the movie.

This recipe is a variation of the cheese balls, the ones which need to be deep fried. Not so deep here and one speciality is no onions and garlic… So here we go…

Ingredients: Makes 12 Small Cutlets

1. Potato – Boiled – Grated – Medium – 5
2. Green Chillies – Long – Chopped Fine – 3-4
3. Cheese Spread – 3 Tbsp
4. Cauliflower – Florets – Boiled – Grated – 3-4
5. Carrot – Grated – Medium -1
6. Mint Leaves – 10-12
7. Coriander Leaves – 1 Tbsp
8. Bread Slices – 3
9. Salt – To Taste
10. Oil -  To Shallow Fry – 1 Tbsp

Method:

1. In a bowl, take the grated potato, cauliflower and carrot.
2. Add the mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chillies.
3. Add the cheese spread and salt. Mix well with the tips of your fingers.
4. Add the bread slices after soaking in water.
5. Mix well to get a loose dough.
6. Make small cutlets  (1 inch diameter – approx).
7. Shallow fry on a tawa with oil.

To serve:

1. Smear cheese spread on each cutlet.
2. Drizzle green chilly sauce on top of the melting cheesy cutlets.
3. Serve hot with ketchup.

Culinary Secrets:

1. Brown bread can also be used.
2. Cheese Spread is readily available. Use it fresh, do not store for more days.