Veg Rice Cutlets, Shallow Fried Starter
by Tarla Dalal
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rice cutlet recipe | mixed vegetable rice cutlet | leftover rice snack recipe | veg rice cutlet using leftover rice is a shallow fried starter recipe which will not fail to please the entire family. Learn how to make mixed vegetable rice cutlet.
In this leftover rice snack recipe, mashed potatoes and cooked rice are combined with crunchy spring onions, gooey cheese and spicy red chillies to make a mouth-watering cutlet, which makes a wonderful snack or starter when served with honey chilli sauce.
To make rice cutlet, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix very well. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a flat round cutlet. Heat 1½ tbsp of oil in a non-stick tava (griddle), place 6 cutlets on it and cook on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. Remove on a plate and keep aside. Repeat step 3 to cook 6 more cutlets in one more batch. Serve the veg rice cutlets hot with honey chilli sauce.
Veg rice cutlet using leftover rice is a yummy cutlet with an Oriental touch. It is one of the most interesting ways to make use of leftover rice! Further it pools in loads of cheese, to make a perfect pick me up dish. Also these cutlets acquire their uniqueness from the use of chilli flakes and not green chillies like most other Indian starters.
While you can serve these veg rice cutlet using leftover rice with tomato ketchup or any hot garlic sauce, we recommend pairing it with Honey Chilli Sauce. You just need hone, red chillies, green chillies and lemon juice to make this sauce. Try this unique combo and wait for all the applause.
Tips for rice cutlet. 1. Make the cutlet mixture just before shallow frying, else it might turn watery. 2. If spring onions are not available, you can replace them with other veggies like blanched and chopped broccoli or carrots.
You can also try other recipes using cooked rice, like Bhaat Na Rasawala Muthia, Corn and Rice Balls , Rice and Vegetable Chila , Rice Thepla and Rice Stuffed Potatoes.
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Veg Rice Cutlets, Shallow Fried Starter recipe - How to make Veg Rice Cutlets, Shallow Fried Starter
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Makes 12 cutlets
For Veg Rice Cutlets
1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped spring onions whites and greens
1 cup cooked rice (chawal)
1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
1/2 cup grated processed cheese
1 tbsp cornflour
salt to taste
3 tbsp oil
For Serving With Veg Rice Cutlets
honey chilli sauce
For veg rice cutlets
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- Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a flat round cutlet.
- Heat 1½ tbsp of oil in a non-stick tava (griddle), place 6 cutlets on it and cook on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. Remove on a plate and keep aside.
- Repeat step 3 to cook 6 more cutlets in one more batch.
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How to make vegetable rice cutlet
- To make rice cutlet from leftover rice, take boiled and mashed potatoes in a deep bowl.
- Add finely chopped spring onions whites and greens. They provide the required oriental flavor. Also, you can add grated carrot or beetroot.
- Now add cooked rice. This is an amazing way to use leftover rice. Ensure the rice is soft and mushy.
- Furthermore, add dry red chilli flakes. Increase or decrease the amount as per your preference.
- Furthermore, add grated processed cheese.
- Finally, add 1 tbsp cornflour and salt to taste. You can even use besan or rice flour to bind together all the ingredients and give a crispy texture to the rice cutlet recipe.
- Mix all the ingredients very well and your rice cutlet mixture made from cooked rice is ready.
- Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a flat round cutlet. If you are facing difficulty in shaping them then grease your palm with little oil.
- Heat 1½ tbsp of oil in a non-stick tava (griddle). You can even pan-fry rice cutlets instead of shallow frying.
- Place 6 cutlets on it and cook on a medium flame.
- Cook from both the sides till they turn golden brown in colour. Press them a little with the flat spoon so, they get a nice golden colour.
- Remove the rice tikki on a plate and keep aside.
- Repeat step 10 to 13 and cook 6 more rice patties in one more batch. If you have a large pan, then you can cook all at once.
How to make honey chilli sauce
- For making honey chilli sauce, combine ¾ cup honey, 1.5 tbsp finely chopped fresh red chillies, 1 tbsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 tbsp lemon juice in a deep bowl and mix well to make around 10tbsp of the sauce.
- Serve the shallow-fried Veg Rice Cutlets hot with honey chilli sauce.
- Some other ways to use leftover rice is to prepare Cheesy Rice Stick, Rice and Peanut Pakoda or Corn, Spinach and Rice Balls from them.
| Energy | 75 cal |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 3.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 54.3 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2.3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 4.9 mcg |
| Calcium | 30.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 7.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30.6 mg |
| Sodium | 42.8 mg |
| Potassium | 31.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
This recipe is perfect to make when you have leftover rice and and are also expecting guests to come over..It is not deep-fried and perfect to serve for parties...