Saturday, April 2, 2011

Palak & Corn Cutlet


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As I am writing this,the whole of India[and many parts of the world]people are glued to the television,myself included.It seems as though everyone is affected by the Cricket frenzy.Facebook and Twitter is on fire,roads are empty,people are gathering in common places to watch the match together,theaters are screening the Final match on the big screen..and what not!


I don't remember when I watched India matches with this much interest and enthusiasm.Probably back in the 90's,when there were only few matches being played and telecast and whenever India played,it was a festival.Now,with so many matches being played throughout the year,the interest kind of fizzled down and at some point,I didn't even know who played for the national team,apart from the big names!


We are having a party at a friends place tonight and I made these Palak and corn cutlets to take along.Mildly spiced with the goodness of Spinach,this one is truly a winner.Now let's hope India lifts the World cup later in the day!

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Palak & Corn Cutlet
Recipe roughly adapted from Vanitha


Ingredients


Palak leaves - 1 cup,cleaned and chopped fine
Corn kernels - 1/2 cup
Potato - 2,cubed
Channa dal[Bengal gram dal] - 2 tbsp
Green chilly - 1,finely chopped
Coriander leaves - 3-4 tbsp,finely chopped
Chilly powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Bread crumbs - 1 cup,or as required
Oil - 1 tbsp + to fry the cutlets


Method


Pressure cook the potatoes and dal together for 10 minutes or for 4-5 whistles.Let it cool and then mash well,keep aside.
In a kadai,add oil and saute chopped green chilly,palak,corn and coriander leaves till the palak starts wilting.
Add chilly powder and garam masala and saute well.
Mix in the mashed potato-dal,salt to taste and stir until everything comes together.Let it cool.
Take small balls of the cooled cutlet mix and flatten a little by keeping it between your palms.Roll in bread crumbs and keep aside.
In a shallow frying pan,add oil and shallow fry the cutlets till cooked and browned on both sides.
Serve hot with Tomato ketchup or Mint chutney.

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We got a Cricket bat personally signed by all the Indian players including the coach.Right now,it is just an autographed bat by the Indian team,if the team lifts the cup,it is going to be extra special!All the best team India!!


Updated - Team India lifted the World Cup after 28 years,a nail biting match..what a victory!!



25 comments :

  1. Lovely recipe! and WOW for the bat :) how did you get that!

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  2. Too tempting & delicious!!!
    Prathima rao
    Prats Corner

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  3. I luv the combination of this cutlet

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  4. love the spirit of the dish! awesome..lovely cutlet to munch on while watching a great game!

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  5. cutlets look too good,..;-)
    enjoy the match

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  6. Superb Divya!! I have both the ingredients and I am going to make them tomorrow :) Wishing Team India all the best!!

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  7. wow very tempting and delicious cutlet !!

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  8. Crisp and yummy cutlet...loved the shape too...by the way..how you got that bat.????

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  9. It was indeed a proud moment and an exciting match to watch even for someone like me who isn't cricket crazy.

    Cutlets look delicious, liked them placed next to the autographed bat:-)

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  10. Looks so perfect n gud n love tht bat :D

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  11. lovely recipe.....1 plate for me....:)

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  12. The cutlets look really yummy..:)
    love the gold crusted ones...
    so lucky of u 2 get that bat..:)

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  13. Wow that bat, u guys are lucky..cutlet looks super delicious..

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  14. I too have a cutlet post coming up next,but a very basic one,this sounds amazing combo,loved your recipe,have to try :) Lovely click ..

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  15. Excellent combination and very healthy tooo. Hey where did you get the bat Divya?

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  16. Yummy n wow proud to hold the BAT!!!

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  17. Love the palak and corn combo! And the precious bat alongside makes a perfect statement :)

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  18. Hi Divya,

    I have been following your blog for quiet some time now. I made this cutlet the moment i saw it on your blog. It turned out just awesome. Have tried a couple of your other recipes too like paneer chilli, eggless upside down pineapple cake etc. Everybody in my family loves the recipes tried from your blog. :)

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  19. Lovely click Divya...and lovely bat too...How DID you get it lady??? Cutlet looks fingerlicking delish adn I love the light playing on them!!

    Shoba

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  20. Hi Divya,

    I tried this for evening snack and turned out really Yummy! Thanks :)

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  21. Hi Divya,

    Looks like a great recipe. I'd love to try it out. Great blog too. Keep it up.

    Would you please tell me how many cutlets did this measure of ingredients make?

    Keep going strong
    Bis

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  22. my god this is soo delicious recipe ...!!!!

    http://kmshomemadefood.blogspot.in/2012/06/spinach-with-moong-dal-healthy-recipe.html

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Divya.

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