Tea-time snack · Crispy
Veg Cutlet Recipe (Crispy Vegetable Cutlets)
Dry vegetables. Bind well. Crumb coat.
Recipe by Farwa ZeeshanTested in the NineFoods home kitchenVeg cutlets are spiced potato and vegetable patties with a crunchy crumb coat. They break or go soggy when the vegetables are wet. The fix is cooking the vegetables dry, using cold potatoes, and double-coating in slurry and breadcrumbs.
The 3 laws of veg cutlet
Why this recipe works
Wet mix
Moisture breaks cutlets.
Warm mash
Binds firmly.
Single coat
Extra crunch.
Shopping and prep list
Ingredients
Cutlets
The NineFoods oil gauge
Is the oil ready?
Drop a small piece into the oil.
Method · 3 stages
Step by step
Cook vegetables
- Saute vegetables until tender and dry.
Mix and shape
- Mash potatoes with vegetables, spices and 3 tbsp crumbs.
- Shape and chill 10 minutes.
Coat and fry
- Dip in slurry, coat in crumbs.
- Shallow fry until golden on both sides.
Chef's troubleshooter
What went wrong? Pick the symptom
Why
Wet mix.
Fix next time
Cook vegetables dry and add crumbs.
Why
Oil not hot.
Fix next time
Heat oil first and drain on a rack.
Why
No slurry.
Fix next time
Use a cornflour slurry before crumbs.
Why
Under-seasoned.
Fix next time
Taste the mix before shaping.
Swap smart
Ingredient roles and substitutes
| Ingredient | Job in the dish | Swap with |
|---|---|---|
| Breadcrumbs | Binding and crunch | Crushed cornflakes or poha |
| Cornflour slurry | Glue | Plain flour slurry |
| Shallow fry | Crisp | Air fryer 200 C, 12 minutes |
| Mixed vegetables | Filling | Beetroot for colour |
After the meal
Serve, store, reheat
Serve with
Ketchup or green chutney.
Store
Freeze shaped, coated cutlets 1 month.
Reheat
Air fryer 180 C, 5 minutes.
How we tested this recipe
Tested in a home kitchen, not a studio
Recipe developed and tested by Farwa Zeeshan, who cooks and tests every NineFoods recipe on a regular home stove.
- Cooked from start to finish with the exact quantities above for 4 servings, using both the metric and US cup measures.
- Every one of the 3 stages was timed at the stove; heat levels and the 'look for' cues are what we saw in the pan.
- The doneness check (is the oil ready) and the troubleshooter come from batches that went wrong, and how we fixed them.
- Reheating and storage advice was checked on leftovers, not guessed.
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Quick answers
Veg Cutlet FAQ
How do I stop veg cutlets breaking?
Cook vegetables dry, use cold potatoes and add breadcrumbs.
Can I bake veg cutlets?
Yes, at 200 C for 20 minutes, sprayed with oil.
Can I freeze them?
Yes, freeze uncooked after coating.
What can I use instead of breadcrumbs?
Crushed cornflakes, poha or rusk crumbs.