Paneer and Spinach Cutlets

Paneer and Spinach Cutlets 

Ingredients

Paneer-8 oz
Spinach - 1/2 cup chopped
Potatoes -2 large

Other Ingredients 

Onions -2 medium
Garlic- 3 cloves
Ginger-1"
Mint leaves- few
Cilantro leaves -1/4 bunch
Green Chili-1 minced

Spice Powders

Garam masala- 1 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Chili powder-1/2 tsp(according to spice level)
Pepper powder-1/2 tsp
Salt to taste

All purpose Flour- 3 tbs
Water

Breadcrumbs-1 cup

Oil to fry


Prep work 

• Mince the onions,garlic,ginger,green chili in a small chopper keep it aside.
• Mince the Spinach ,Mint and Cilantro leaves.
• Boil the potatoes peel,mash set aside.
• Thaw the Paneer at room temperature and mince it fine.I use a Ninja chopper to mince it
• make a smooth batter with the flour and water for dipping.
• Bowl of bread crumbs. 

Method

• In a frying pan add 3 teaspoons of oil saute the onions,ginger and garlic fry till it turns golden brown.
• Add the spice powders wait till the raw smell goes then add the paneer, the minced leaves.
• Saute for a couple of minutes,add salt to taste.
• Cool the paneer mixture at room temperature add the mashed potatoes to it mix well and check for salt.
• Make round patties dip in the flour batter,coat with breadcrumbs and shallow fry in oil.

Tips

Eggs can be used instead of flour.

To make it Gluten free use a combination of rice and corn flour to dip and fry the cutlets.