beetroot cutlet recipe | beetroot tikki recipe | beetroot patties

beetroot cutlet recipe | beetroot tikki recipe | beetroot patties with detailed photo and video recipe. a mix of vegetables cutlet recipe with grated beet or beetroot as main ingredients. the patties or tikki from beet has a dark red or pinkish colour and texture which is inherited from the beetroot. it can be and ideal evening snack or party starter recipe with tomato ketchup or green chutney as side dish.

beetroot cutlet recipe | beetroot tikki recipe | beetroot patties with step by step photo and video recipe. cutlet can be prepared with myriad vegetables, but the beetroot cutlet recipe is the most popular one. perhaps it is due to the health aspect related to this pan fried snack. whatever it is but certainly a healthy snack for your kids and all age groups.

there are several ways the cutlet is prepared and one such common way in my native is to prepare it with rava or semolina. my native is famous for its restaurants and one such popular restaurant is diana restaurant. and each restaurant is famous for its unique dish served and diana is famous for its beetroot cutlet. the uniqueness of this recipe is the way it is prepared which yields a crisp outer layer. once beetroot tikki is shaped, it is then dipped and coated with roasted rava before deep frying. whereas most commonly bread crumbs is used for a golden brown crisp patties. and in this recipe even i have used bread crumbs for a golden brown texture.

in addition i would like to add few tips and recommendations for a perfect beetroot cutlet recipe. firstly, and more importantly do not forget to squeeze the grated beetroot before adding to cutlet mixture. alternatively you can sprinkle some salt so that it releases excess water. secondly, while preparing the cutlet dough if you feel more moisture add bread crumbs or corn starch for moisture free. lastly, i have pan fried to less oil consumption. alternatively it can be deep fried in on medium flame.

in conclusion, i request you to check my other snacks recipes collection with this recipe post of beetroot cutlet recipe. it includes, corn cutlet, bread cutlet, vegetable cutlet, poha cutlet, paneer cutlet, noodles cutlet, sabudana cutlet and soya chunks cutlet. also do visit my other recipes collection like,

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beetroot cutlet video recipe:

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how to make beetroot cutlet with step by step photo:

1. firstly, in a large mixing bowl squeeze off juice from 2 cups of grated beetroot.
   
2. add in 1 boiled and mashed potato. i have pressure cooked potato for 5 whistles.
   
3. also add ¼ onion, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp red chilli powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder,½ tsp garam masala, ½ tsp aamchur, ½ tsp chaat masala, ½ tsp ginger garlic paste and ½ tsp salt.
   
4. add in ¼ cup bread crumbs to absorb moisture. also add 2 tbsp coriander leaves.
   
5. combine well making sure all the spices are mixed well and dough is formed.
   
6. now prepare corn flour batter by mixing 2 tbsp corn flour, 1 tbsp maida, ½ tsp pepper and ¼ tsp salt.
   
7. add in ¼ cup water and prepare a smooth flowing consistency batter.
   
8. further prepare the patties from beetroot dough.
   
9. dip in corn flour batter covering both sides.
   
10. then roll in bread crumbs on both the sides.
    
11. deep fry, shallow fry or pan fry the patties in hot oil. alternatively, preheat and bake at 180 degree celsius for 25 minutes.
    
12. flip and fry both the sides on medium flame till it turns golden and crisp.
    
13. finally, drain over kitchen paper to remove excess oil and serve beetroot cutlet or beetroot patties with tomato sauce.
    

notes:

• firstly, make sure to squeeze off the juice from beetroot. else might end up adding more bread crumbs to absorb moisture.
• also do not compensate in adding spices, else the cutlet will just taste bland.
• additioanlly, add boiled and mashed vegetables like peas, beans and carrot to make it more nutritious.
• finally, beetroot cutlet or beetroot patties can be used to prepare veg burger.