Receta Tuna Cutlets
A n easy and tasty Appetizer J
Tuna Cutlets
Ingredients:
- Canned tuna - 2 cans, I used the one in water (drain and flake it with a fork)
- Boiled and mashed Potatoes-2 medium
- Onion-2 medium, chopped fine
- Ginger-2 tsp, chopped fine
- Garlic-1 tsp, chopped fine
- Green Chillies-2, chopped fine
- Kashmeri Red chilly powder-1/2 tsp (adjust according to your taste)
- Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
- Pepper powder- 1 tsp
- Garam Masala powder-1 tsp
- Coriander leaves-3 tbsp, chopped fine
- Mint Leaves-1 tbsp (optional)
- Chopped Curry leaves – few
- Salt to taste
- Egg whites-2
- Bread Crumbs- as required
- Oil
Method:
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non stick pan, sauté chopped onion, ginger, garlic, green chillies and curry leaves until golden brown.
Add chilly powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder and sauté for a minute or two.
Add flaked tuna and sauté until tuna turns light brown.
Add garam masala, chopped coriander leaves, mint leaves and mix well. Turn off the heat and keep aside for 5 to 10 minutes to cool down slightly.
Add mashed potatoes. Mix well with hand.
Form the mixture into desired shape.
Beat the egg whites slightly with a fork adding 1 tbsp of water.
Dip the cutlets in beaten egg and then roll them in breadcrumbs.
Deep fry the cutlets in oil, until golden brown.
Serve hot as an appetizer with tomato ketchup or as a side dish for chapathi, rice or even with bread slices.
Makes about 20-25 cutlets.
Sending this over to Kerala Kitchen an event Magpie is hosting, featuring dishes inspired by Kerala :)...