Kerala Style Chicken Cutlet

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE FILLING:

  • Boiled Potatoes -  2
  • Onion - 2
  • Ginger garlic paste - 2 tbsp
  • Green chili - 4
  • Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
  • Garam masala -  1½ tsp
  • Pepper powder - 1½ tsp
  • Curry leaves - 2 sprigs
  • Coriander leaves 

FOR COOKING CHICKEN:

  • Chicken - 500 g
  • Pepper powder - ½  tsp
  • Salt - to taste
  • Water 

FOR COATING:

  • Egg - 1 
  • Pepper powder 
  • Salt
  • Bread crumbs 

METHOD:

FILLING:

    1. In a cooker, put all the ingredients listed under " for cooking chicken" and Cook on a medium flame for a whistle.
    2. Mince the cooked chicken and keep aside.
    3. Mash the boiled potatoes and keep aside.
    4. In a pan, heat oil.
    5. Add chopped onions, green chili, and curry leaves. Saute till the onions become transparent.
    6. Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for a  minute.
    7. Add garam masala, turmeric powder, pepper powder and salt one by one on a low flame and saute till the raw smell goes.
    8. Add the minced chicken and coriander leaves. saute well.
    9. Add mashed potatoes and mix well.
    10. Remove from the stove and allow the mixture to cool.

COATING:

    1. In a bowl beat egg, pepper, and salt.
    2. In another bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
    3. Make medium-sized balls using the filling.
    4. Flatten the balls into thick patties or to the desired shape.
    5. Dip it in egg batter and then in breadcrumbs.
    6. In a pan heat oil and deep fry. Serve hot.

TIPS:

  • You can also use maida paste instead of egg mixture.
  • Adjust the amount of green chili and pepper according to your taste.
  • You can also use rusk powder instead of breadcrumbs.

HEALTH BENEFITS

CHICKEN:

  • Has very high protein content.
  • Eating chicken is a must for those who want to build strength.
  • Helps in weight-loss as it doesn't have much fat.
  • Keep your bones healthy.
  • Eating chicken can actually help you lead a life without stress.
  • Helps in boosting immune cells in the body.

ONION:

  • Contain cancer-fighting compounds.
  • Reduce cholesterol levels.
  • Have antibacterial properties.
  • Help control blood sugar.
  • It can lower heart disease risk.

    GINGER:

    • Significantly reduce menstrual pain, muscle pain, and soreness.
    • Can help fight infections, prevent cancer.
    • Can treat many forms of nausea, especially morning sickness.
    • Improves brain function, various heart disease risk factors.  
    • Lower cholesterol levels.

    GARLIC:

    • Boost immunity.
    • Give you better hair & clear up your skin by killing acne-causing bacteria.
    • Has antibacterial properties.
    • Protect your food by killing the bacteria that lead to food poisoning.
    • Recommends 4 grams of garlic daily – the size of one large clove – to reduce your risk of heart disease.

    GREEN CHILLI:

    • boost your mood and a perfect cure for stress.
    • Keep your skin healthy and glowing. 
    • Prevents blood clots that could later lead to a heart attack or stroke.
    • It contains iron.
    • speed up your metabolism and improve your immune system.

    GARAM MASALA:

    • Boosts metabolism and  digestion
    • Fights bloating and nausea.
    • Full of antioxidants.
    • Great for fighting bad breath.
    • Helps in keeping the gastrointestinal tract healthy.
    • Preventing skin problems and also help fight inflammation.

    PEPPER POWDER:

    • Assists in the breakdown of fat cells ie, helps in weight loss.
    • Enhances skincare.
    • Gives relief from peptic ulcers.
    • Has anti-tumor properties and antibacterial quality. 
    • Improves digestion.
    • Prevents asthma. and provides respiratory relief.
     

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