Chicken Cutlet - ചിക്കൻ കട്ലറ്റ്
Kerala style chicken cutlets are a perfect snack or appetizer for any occasion. With the right ingredients and preparation, you can make these delicious cutlets at home
Ingredients
- 250 gm boneless chicken
- 2 Nos medium-sized potatoes ഉരുളക്കിഴങ്ങ്
- 1 No onion, finely chopped സവോള
- 8 cloves of garlic, finely chopped വെളുത്തുള്ളി
- 2 Nos Green chilies, finely chopped പച്ചമുളക്
- 2 Sprigs Curry Leaves കറിവേപ്പില
- 1 inch ginger piece, finely chopped ഇഞ്ചി
- 1 teaspoon garam masala ഗരം മസാല
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon Crushed Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 No egg beaten
- 1/4 cup Flour for coating
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs for coating
- Oil for frying
Instructions
Cook the Chicken
- Wash and Cut Chicken into large pieces.
- Add chicken pieces, 1/2 tsp crushed pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 cup water. Cover with a lid and cook the chicken for 15-20 minutes until they are cooked through. Open the lid and if there is extra water let it evaporate by cooking it for a few more minutes. This helps to remove excess water from the chicken.
- Allow to cool, then shred chicken into small pieces.
Mash the Potatoes
- Peel and boil the potatoes until they are soft, then mash them in a bowl.
Make the Onion Mixture
- In a pan, heat 1 tbsp oil. When the oil is hot, reduce the flame to medium and then add chopped garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Fry these for 30 seconds and then add the onions, chopped curry leaves, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Sauté Onion until they are a golden color. Now add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp crushed pepper, 1 tsp garam masala. Fry for 30 seconds.
Mix the Chicken and Potatoes
- Add the shredded chicken to the pan and mix well. Stir for 3-4 minutes. Now add mashed potatoes and mix until well combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Shape the Cutlets
- Once the chicken mixture has cooled, divide the mixture into small balls. Then flatten them with your palms and shape them into cutlets.
- In a shallow dish, beat the egg. In another shallow dish, place some flour for coating. In another bowl, take the breadcrumbs.
Fry the Cutlets
- Dip each cutlet into the flour, making sure it is fully coated. Then, dip it into the beaten egg, making sure it is fully coated again. Finally, coat the cutlet in breadcrumbs.
- In a deep frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the cutlets to the pan and fry until they are golden brown on both sides.
- Once the cutlets are cooked, remove them from the pan and place them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup or chutney.