Some
foods remind us of some good memories and good peoples right? This chicken
cutlets is that kind of one which is very much related to one lovely person
Suja aunti,my ammas friend and colleague in Rubber board . Suja aunti had
resigned the job long time back and went abroad to join with her husband.
The last time I met her was around 25 years back, such a long time. Though I
was too small to memorize things, I clearly remember her smiling face and
the cutlets she used to pack for us via amma.She makes the best cutlets in the
world. I believe it is her love she puts in makes her cutlets yummy. My amma is
not good in keeping the contacts ,so we do not have any idea where suja
aunti is now. But whenever we have cutlets me and amma used to have long talk
about her. Regardless of distance and time, good peoples stay close to our
heart forever.
cutlets
are one of the most demanded bakery item in kerala.it is a family favorite.it
is one snack that can be made easily and is able to please everyone. Do try and
win applause J
ingredients
1. Chicken -10 small boneless pieces
2. Potato- 3 medium,peeled and squared
3. Ginger- 1medium size piece,roughly
chopped
4. Garlic-5 or 6 pods,chopped
5. Green chilly-3 or 4 nos,finely chopped
6. Onion-1 big,roghly chopped
7. Bread crumbs-1 n ½ cup or as required
8. Bread slices- 1 or 2 (optional)
9. Garam masala -1 tsp
10. Turmeric
powder-1/4 tsp
11. Pepper
powder-1/2 tsp
12.
Salt
13
Oil- for deep frying
14.
Egg- 2 ,lightly beaten
Method
of preparation
1. Cook chicken pieces by adding turmeric
powder, pepper powder and salt.
2. Boil potatoes. Mash it and keep it
aside.
3. Heat 1 tbsp. of oil in pan. Sauté
onion, ginger garlic and green chilly till onion turns soft.no need to be
browned.
4. Take cooked chicken, sautéed onion mix
in a mixie jar. Grind all this. Just one or two pulse is enough. This is to
mince the chicken and blend well with other ingredients.
5. Transfer chicken mix, mashed potatoes
in mixing bowl. Add salt,garam masala and bread slices soaked in water. Mix
well. the mix should not be too thick and too thin. You should be able to make
balls out of this. Adding bread pieces makes the mix thick and prevent from
breaking while frying.
6. Take lemon sized ball out of it and
flatten slightly. Dip in beaten egg, roll in bread crumbs.
7. Heat oil in a deep bottomed pan. When
the oil is really hot, reduce the flame to medium and fry the cutlets for few
minutes until both sides turn brown in color.
Serve
hot with tomatosauce.
