Beetroot Fritters/ Cutlets

Crispy and delicious beetroot patties are a delicious, healthy combination of beetroots, potatoes, roasted peanuts, some spices and serve as a healthy appetizer or a tea time snack for your kids and all age groups.

                                       RECIPE 

Prep Time: 20 minutes 

Cook Time:  30 minutes 

Total Time: 50 minutes 

Serves- 12-14 

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 medium beetroots, boiled and grated
• 2 large potatoes, boiled and grated 
• 1 onion, finely chopped 
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup peanuts, roasted and crushed 
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder 
• 1 tsp jaljeera powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 1 teaspoon dry mango powder(amchur powder) or 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt or as per taste
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 3-4 tbsp corn starch 
• 1/2 cup semolina (rava or sooji)
• Groundnut oil for pan frying

METHOD:

1. In a pressure cooker, boil both the beetroots and potatoes together with some salt and enough water for 6-7 whistles on medium flame. 
2. Drain all the water. Once done grate the potatoes in a bowl.
3. Now peel and grate the beetroot and squeeze out the excess juice in a bowl.
4. Add onion, green chilli, ginger- garlic paste, crushed peanuts and all the spices.
5. Now add salt and corn starch. Instead of corn starch you can also add rice flour.
6. Mix everything well with your hands. Now shape them into round patties or tikkis or any shape which you want.
   
7. Take some roasted semolina (rava) in a plate.
8. Place each cutlet on the semolina and ensure that they are evenly coated on all sides by the semolina.
9. Dust off the extra semolina. 
10. In a pan, add oil and fry the cutlets till they are crisp and golden.
11. Place the fried cutlets on kitchen paper towel for extra oil to be absorbed.
12. Serve beetroot fritters hot with any chutney or dip of your choice. I served this with beetroot hummus and ketchup.

NOTE:

1. You can also bake the beetroot tikki in the oven instead of pan frying them. For baking preheat oven at 180 degrees celsius for about 10 minutes and then bake for 15 to 20 minutes or till the beetroot tikkis are done.
2. Make sure to squeeze out the juice from the beetroot else you will end up adding more bread crumbs to absorb moisture.
3. You can also add shredded paneer, carrot, boiled peas or green beans to make it more healthy.