Pakistani Chicken Cutlets

Ingredients

• 300g cooked shredded chicken
• 3 boiled potatoes, mashed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chillies, chopped
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Small handful coriander, chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• Oil for shallow frying

Instructions

1. Mix the chicken, mashed potato, onion, chillies, ginger-garlic, spices, coriander and salt.
2. Shape into small flat cutlets.
3. Dip each in beaten egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
4. Shallow-fry in medium-hot oil for 3-4 minutes a side until deep golden.
5. Drain on paper.

Serving suggestions

• Serve with mint chutney and lemon wedges.

Storage & reheating

Uncooked cutlets freeze brilliantly; fry from frozen, adding a minute.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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