Christmas lunch as usual was heavy and I had some leftover roast chicken so decided to try this quick and easy recipe.. it turned out to be crunchy and delicious!
Ingredients :
1 1/2 cup Leftover shredded roast chicken
3-4 fresh curry leaves chopped finely
1 onion chopped finely
1 green chilli finely chopped
1tbsp ginger garlic paste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp Garam masala
3-4 fresh curry leaves chopped finely
1 onion chopped finely
1 green chilli finely chopped
1tbsp ginger garlic paste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp Garam masala
1/2 tsp pepper powder
1 tbsp lime juice
Freshly chopped coriander
Salt for seasoning
1 slice of bread, made into small pieces
3 potatoes boiled and mashed
1 egg beaten
Breadcrumbs for coating
Method:
1. In a pan, heat little oil, add the curry leaves, once it starts to give an aroma, add the chopped onions. Cook until lightly golden.
2. Add in the ginger/garlic paste, chilli, turmeric, garam masala, fennel seeds, pepper powder, salt and mix. Stir in the chicken and mix until well coated with the masala. Sprinkle in the lime juice. Turn off the heat and mix in the chopped coriander. Check for seasoning.
3. Put the chicken mix into a bowl, add the bread and mashed potato and mix well. It should all come together as a ball.
4. Oil the palm of your hands and take a little mix, roll into a ball. Lightly flatten into the desired shape. Dip it in the beaten egg and then coat with breadcrumbs. Continue with the rest of the mix.
5. Lightly fry the cutlets in oil until golden brown. Serve with chutney or sauce.
