Poha Cutlets for Kids Tiffin
24 minutes
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About Poha Cutlets for Kids Tiffin
Crisp, pan-fried cutlets made from softened poha and mashed potato - a fun new shape for two ingredients that have already appeared earlier in the plan.Served with a simple curd dip, these are easy for kids to pick up and enjoy.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep12 minutes
Cook12 minutes
Total24 minutes
Ingredients
For the Cutlets
- 1/2 cup Poha Thick variety
- 1 Potato Medium, boiled and mashed
- 1 tbsp Carrot Grated
- 1 tbsp Green Peas Mashed lightly
- 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves Chopped
- 1 Green Chilli Finely chopped, optional - see Spice Note
- 1 pinch Chaat Masala Optional
- 1 pinch Salt Or as required
- 1 teaspoon Oil For shallow-frying
For the Curd Dip
- 3 tbsp Curd
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Cumin Powder Roasted, Optional
For Serving
- 1 Banana Or any seasonal fruit
Instructions
Preparing the Cutlet Mixture
- Rinse the poha briefly under water until softened, then drain well and let it sit for a few minutes to soften further.
- Mix the softened poha with mashed potato, carrot, peas, coriander leaves, green chilli, chaat masala and salt in a bowl until well combined.
Shaping and Cooking
- Divide the mixture into small portions and shape into flat, round cutlets.
- Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Place the cutlets in the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden and crisp. Repeat for all cutlets.
Preparing the Curd Dip
- Whisk the curd with salt and roasted cumin powder, if using, until smooth.
Packing
- Let the cutlets cool slightly and pack them in the tiffin box with the curd dip in a separate small container and fruit on the side.
Recipe Notes
Tiffin Pairing
The curd dip adds a cooling, tangy contrast to the crisp, savoury cutlets.Make-Ahead Tip
Boil and mash the potato the night before, and mix the entire cutlet mixture in advance - shape and cook fresh in the morning for the best texture.Quick Swap
Leave out the green chilli entirely for a very mild version. A tablespoon of grated paneer added to the mixture gives extra protein if you like.Allergen Note
Contains dairy if the curd dip is included - this can be packed separately or left out.Spice Note
Green chilli and chaat masala are both optional - the cutlets are mild and tasty even without them.Packing Tip
Let the cutlets cool for a few minutes before packing so they firm up slightly and hold their shape better in the tiffin box.Related Posts You May Like
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 11gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 255mgPotassium: 1408mgFiber: 11gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 2729IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 3mg
