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Crispy Golden Potato Cutlets

Published: Oct 2, 2019 ยท Modified: Sep 30, 2021 by Wajeeha Nadeem ยท This post may contain affiliate links.

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This is the crispy version of my ever popular Aloo Tikki recipe. We are talking mashed potato patties flavoured with Pakistani spices and herbs, coated in breadcrumbs and fried until crispy and golden. These potato cutlets are perfect served as a tea time snack with Karak Chai or as a side dish with Daal.

Potato Cutlets

This Potato Cutlets recipe is actually the very first recipe I ever posted on the blog in September 2015! What started as something to do in my free time while I stayed at home with my daughter, has become a huge part of my life, and I love being able to stay at home with kids while I pursue what Iโ€™m passionate aboutโ€ฆcooking! ๐Ÿ™‚

Why am I updating this post? Because, I think the photos needed to be updated, hehe. The recipe is the same as before, and just as delicious! It's a little emotional though, to update this post...as it's always been very close to my heart. 

Crispy Golden Potato Cutlets

These Potato Cutlets Are:

Crispy

Golden

Fluffy on the inside

Flavored with spices and fresh herbs

Versatile - add chaat masala, or stuff them with cheese or paneerโ€ฆyum!

Ingredients You Need to Make These Potato Cutlets

Boiled and mashed potatoes

Onions

Green chillies

Fresh coriander / cilantro

Simple spices such as kashmiri chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder. I sometimes also add chaat masala, to add a tangy kick to these potato cutlets.

A squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Eggs

Breadcrumbs (I used regular bread crumbs, but panko breadcrumbs would be great too)

How to Make Crispy Golden Potato Cutlets

Boil the potatoes, cool them, and mash them.

Add chopped onion, chopped fresh coriander, chopped chillies and spices. Add a squeeze of lemon juice. Mix until everything is incorporated.

Shape the patties in rounds, as shown in the pictures.

After shaping the patties, I like to refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes. This helps in firming them up, so that they donโ€™t fall apart while frying.

For frying, we dip the potato cutlets in an egg wash, and then coat with breadcrumbs.

Shallow fry on medium high heat, until golden on both sides.

Serve with green chutney or this mint and coriander raita.

how to make potato cutlets recipe

Can These Potato Cutlets be Prepared in Advance?

Yes these potato cutlets can be prepared and stored in refrigerator for up to 2 days. Just shape the patties and store them in an airtight container in the fridge. When ready to fry, dip in egg wash, coat with breadcrumbs and fry.

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Just wanted to share a little bit of the original text of this post for Potato Cutlets ๐Ÿ™‚

This recipe is dear to my heart. I never really wrote down the ingredients, I just remember it from watching my mother make it in front of me. And I think the recipes that we know like the back of our hand, are the ones that are the most special ones. Like dear old friends we can turn to for comfort. Recipes that forgive if we make a mistake in measuring one or two ingredients.

And below is one of the original photos I took for this post! ๐Ÿ™‚

Crispy Golden Potato Cutlets

Crispy Golden Potato Cutlets

5 from 3 votes
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Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Pakistani, Pakistani/Indian
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 patties
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Wajeeha Nadeem

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes
  • 1 medium red onion (chopped finely)
  • 2 green chilies (de-seeded and chopped finely)
  • A handful of fresh chopped coriander
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp red kashmiri chili powder (can substitute with cayenne pepper)
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp chaat masala optional
  • a squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • 2 eggs + 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup oil for frying

Instructions

  • Wash the potatoes thoroughly and peel them. Put the peeled potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover them completely and boil until the potatoes are completely boiled, and a fork slips through easily.
  • Once the potatoes are boiled, drain them in a colander and wait for them to cool.
  • After the potatoes are cooled, mash them with a potato masher or a fork in a large bowl.
  • Add the chopped onions, the chopped green chilies and the chopped coriander.
  • Add 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp red kashmiri chili powder, 1/2 coriander powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder. Mix all of these ingredients together until well combined.
  • Shape the cutlets with your hands. You can make them round, or rectangle like I've done.
  • In a medium bowl whisk the eggs together with the water.
  • In a separate bowl or plate add the dry breadcrumbs.
  • Carefully dip each cutlet in the egg mixture first, and then the breadcrumbs covering the surface completely. Place on a tray.
  • Heat oil in a medium sized fry pan, and add the cutlets. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan.
  • Fry the cutlets on each side for about 2-3 minutes or until the outer layer is a deep golden brown.
  • Serve with ketchup, mustard or any condiment of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal
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  1. Faiza

    August 05, 2021 at 9:45 am

    Hi it a v good recipe but I m wonder can we freeze these cutlets n if yes then for how long. Plz answer

    Reply
    • Wajeeha Nadeem

      August 07, 2021 at 8:03 am

      Hi Faiza. Yes you can freeze these cutlets for about 2-3 weeks. I've even tried up to a month in the freezer and they remain fine. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  2. Alden

    June 16, 2017 at 2:41 am

    Amazing menus..very informative blog site. Love your creativity of all dishes.

    Reply
  3. Fareeha

    September 30, 2015 at 8:51 am

    I am so glad I came across ur blog, it looks awesome.

    Reply
    • waj.nad@gmail.com

      September 30, 2015 at 10:56 am

      Thank you Fareeha! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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