Tuna Cutlets

This is a quick and easy snack or starter recipe...great for parties or even as a tiffin filler. Can be made in advance and fried when required.


You will get approx 18 cutlets using the below ingredients..


3 white potatoes
1 tablespoon oil
1 Onion
1 Tomato
2 Green chillies ( add more if you like it spicy)
3 flakes of garlic
1 tablespoon vinegar or lime juice.
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon chilli powder ( can be omitted if you wish to go mild)
1 can of tuna ( can use fresh if you prefer)
Handful of finely chopped fresh Coriander leaves
Semolina (Rava) or breadcrumbs to coat
Salt according to taste




Method


1. Boil the potatoes until soft and mash. The tip to see if potatoes are cooked always pierce with a fork.


2. In a pan heat some oil, add finely chopped garlic and chillies, then add onion and tomatoes.


3. Add the dry masala powders and then the tuna ( if using the canned stuff make sure all liquid is drained).


4. Add the vinegar/lime juice and stir well. Season with salt accordingly.


5. Take off the gas and add freshly chopped coriander.


6. Add this mixture to the mashed potatoes and shape into small balls.


7. Roll each ball into the semolina/breadcrumbs and shape. Align on a flat dish. This can then be freezed or kept in the fridge and will stay for atleast a week.


8. When required, shallow fry and serve hot with side salad and ketchup.

Ready to be fryed

Shallow Fry the cutlets