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Vegetable Cutlet Recipe

Vegetable Cutlets Recipe offered to Krishna on a white plate, garnished with fresh coriander leaves.

Hare Krishna Vegetable Cutlets are delightful and flavorful patties, inspired by the principles of bhakti yoga. These cutlets combine simple, wholesome ingredients to create a delicious addition to your meals. In the tradition of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, preparing and offering food to Krishna is an act of love and devotion, known as bhakti. Each dish is prepared with care, mindfulness, and a pure heart, making it not just a meal but a spiritual offering.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1/2 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped green beans
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 1/2 cup sweet corn
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

Prepare Mixture:

  1. Mix Ingredients:
    • In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, grated carrots, chopped green beans, peas, sweet corn, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.

Shape Cutlets:

  1. Form Cutlets:

    • Take a small portion of the mixture and shape it into a round ball. Flatten slightly to form a patty.
  2. Coat with Breadcrumbs:

    • Coat each patty with breadcrumbs.

Fry Cutlets:

  1. Heat Oil:

    • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Fry Cutlets:

    • Carefully place the cutlets in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  3. Drain:

    • Remove cutlets from oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Serve:

  1. Serve Hot:
    • Serve hot with green chutney or tomato ketchup.

Notes

  • Variation: Add finely chopped coriander leaves for extra flavor.
  • Storage: Store any leftover cutlets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.

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