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Beef Cutlet

This Beef cutlet recipe specifically reminds me of my childhood, when my Mom used to make occasionally. It has has been one of my favorites in my book of recipes for years since I’ve been away from home.

It can be a light afternoon snack, appetizer or a side. They are best when served hot, and you can’t resist the aroma that circulates from the kitchen to the entire home.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Makes: 12 cutles

Ingredients

Minced beef – 250 g

Vegetable oil for deep or shallow frying

Medium Onion – 1, chopped thinly

Ginger – 1 tsp

Garlic – 1 tsp

Green Chili – 1, chopped

Pepper powder – 1 tsp 

Garam Masala powder – 1 tsp

Egg – 1

Salt – 1/2 tsp

Bread Crumbs – 1/2 cup or as required (optional, see notes)

 

Directions

1. Wash the minced beef in a strainer and squeeze out all the liquid possible. Transfer it into a separate container and prepare the rest of the ingredients.

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2. Combine onion, ginger, garlic, green chili, pepper powder, garam masala powder, salt.

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Add 1 whole egg.

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3. Mix together everything.  Make these into little patties with even thickness.

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4. Coat them with breadcrumbs on each side. Tap for any excess breadcrumbs.

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5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan. When its hot enough, place the prepared beef patties in oil without overcrowding it. Brown on each side turning gently.

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6. Fry for 3 – 4 minutes on medium. Remove, place it on paper towels.

Serve hot with tomato ketchup.

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Note

* Breadcrumbs are an option for crispiness. You can skip the breadcrumbs but still have a good flavor.

 

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Crispy Chicken Fry

Crispy Chicken Fry, yes! It’s chicken again, Yoho! But this one adds more crunch. Why? The crunchiness is because I used oats as a coating which is healthy and adds more fiber to your diet.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time : 25 minutes

Ingredients

Skinless Chicken with bones – 500 g ,  cut into small pieces

Vegetable oil – as required (see under directions, point 4)

Heavy-bottomed pot or pan 18 cm ( 7 inch ) diameter

Marinade 1: The chicken is marinated overnight. Cover and let it sit in the fridge.

Ginger-garlic paste – 3/4 tbsp

Red Chili powder – 1 tbsp (I used Kashmiri chilli powder)

Vinegar – 1 1/2 tbsp

Salt – 1/8 tbsp

Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp

Paprika powder – 1 tsp (optional)

Marinade 2: After overnight marination.

All-purpose Flour – 3/4 cup

Marinade 3: After marinating with all-purpose flour.

Egg White – 2

Oats -80 g

Directions

1. Prepare the chicken and add all the ingredients mentioned under Marinade 1. Mix well, cover and place it in the fridge overnight or 6 hrs in advance.

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2. Remove the chicken from the fridge. Prepare a plate with all-purpose flour (Marinade 2). Coat each piece with the flour on both sides. Keep it aside for half an hour.

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3. Next, (Marinade 3) take 2  bowls. One bowl containing 2 egg whites (lightly beat with a fork) and the other bowl containing oats.  To the egg white add a pinch of salt.

4. Now, dip the chicken pieces with the egg white and then with the oat mix, coating evenly on both sides.

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5. Once you have coated all the chicken pieces , heat a heavy-bottomed pot containing  oil up-to 2 inches.

6. Drop the chicken into the oil one by one in batches. Make sure you do not overcrowd it ( I fried 4 – 5 pieces at a time ). Fry on medium for 5 minutes turning sides in between.

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7. Reduce heat and remove the chicken from the oil and place it on kitchen towels.

Fried chicken is ready to serve.

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