Broccoli - Potato Cutlet | Broccoli Patties | Broccoli Tikki

 Broccoli is one of our family favourite vegetables. Kiddos love it because of the color and we, adults love it for its health benefits. I heard a few people won't like this vegetable for its distinct smell. But we love every dish prepared using broccoli. 

3 years back, my Mum and Dad were here with us for a few months. During that time, buying vegetables was not that easy for us as many vegetables we get here are totally different from what they get in India. When we go out for groceries, mum eyes usually look for only those veggies which are available in hometown! To my surprise, they both liked broccoli and she used to prepare Broccoli Stir Fry (Palya) 2 - 3 times a week during their stay. 

I would like to share the recipe of Broccoli - Potato Cutlet / Broccoli Patties with you all today. These patties are perfect for breakfast, snacks, starter and kids lunch box too. Below is the recipe of Broccoli - Aloo Cutlets:

• Preparation time: - 25 - 30 minutes
• Difficulty level: Medium
• Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• Broccoli florets - 2 cups
• Medium size potato - 1
• Chat masala powder - 1 tsp
• Green chillies - 2 (adjust according to taste)
• Onion - 1 (small)
• Amchur powder / lime juice - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Bread crumbs - 1 cup or more
• Oil - for shallow frying

Recipe Instructions:

• Cook the potatoes till soft. I have halved the potato and pressure cooked till two whistles.
• Finely chop the onion and crush the green chillies.  
• Wash the broccoli florets and put them in a bowl. Add 1 tsp salt and about 4 cups of hot water. Leave them for 5 minutes.
• Drain all the water and spread the broccoli florets on a kitchen towel for 4 - 5 minutes.
• Pulse the broccoli florets in a mixie or blender coarsely without adding any water.
• Peel the cooked potatoes, and mash it nicely.
• Take a mixing bowl and add pulsed broccoli, mashed potato, crushed chillies, chopped onion, chat masala, amchur powder / lime juice and salt to taste. 
• Also add 2 - 3 tbsp bread crumbs and mix everything well. 
• Make lime sized balls and pat them into flat discs. 
• Roll these discs in bread crumbs and shallow fry on hot tawa. Flip the discs a few time and cook till both the sides turn slightly brownish. 
• Serve hot cutlets along with tomato sauce or your favourite dip. We would love to have it with coconut chutney!

Tips:

• Green chillies can be replaced with red chilli powder. 

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