Chicken cutlet kerala style

    Chicken cutlet is a very easy to make snack. This one is crispy outside, rich and juicy inside. A great snack for special occasions and parties.


Ingredients:
  • Boneless chicken - 400 gm
  • Potato - 3 boiled
  • Onion - 1 big finely chopped
  • Green chillies - 2 finely chopped
  • Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
  • Curry leaves -1 or 2 optional
  • Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
  • Garam Masala powder - 2 tbsp
  • Pepper powder - 2 or 3 tsp
  • Powdered rusk - 8 small ones
  • Egg - 2
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil
Preparation:
  • Peel the boiled potato and smash it using a fork. Keep aside.
  • Cook the chicken pieces along with salt, pepper powder and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste.
  • Remove the chicken stock if any. Shred the chicken pieces and keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan. 
  • Add chopped onion, green chillies and curry leaves. Saute till it turns light brown color.
  • Add ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell goes.
  • Add turmeric powder and garam masala powder. Saute till raw smell goes.
  • Add shredded chicken to this and saute for another 5 mins.
  • Add smashed potato to this and mix well.
  • Check the salt and spice level at this stage and add salt or pepper powder if needed.
  • Beat 2 eggs and keep aside.
  • Make medium sized balls of potato chicken mixture and flatten it to desired shape.
  • Dip it in beaten egg and roll it in rusk powder so that its coated well.
  • Heat oil in a pan in medium heat and slide the chicken cutlets carefully into it without breaking it.
  • Fry and flip in between till both sides turn light brown color.
  • Take it and place it in kitchen tissues to remove excess oil.
  • Enjoy with sauce or salad.
Notes:
  • If you dont have boneless chicken pieces, use the normal ones. First cook it as usual. Then remove the bones and shred the chicken.
  • Adjust the green chillies and pepper powder according to your spice level.
  • Don't discard the leftover chicken stock. It can be used while preparing any other dishes.
  • The chicken potato mixture can be stored in fridge and used later for making cutlets.

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