Left Over Rice Cutlets
Cutlets made with left over rice give you that perfect crunch on the outside and a soft interior. It’s the easiest healthy starter to make for those unexpected guests and doesn’t take any time at all. Throw in any other vegetables that you like, along with left over rice, mashed potatoes and spices and you’re in for a treat.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Daawat Basmati Rice, cooked
1 1/2 cups mashed potato
1 tbsp cumin powder
2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped
2/3 cup of boiled peas
3/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups bread crumbs + 3 tbsp for rolling the cutlets
1 egg, beaten
4-5 tbsp oil, for shallow frying
Instructions
1
Mix all ingredients except 3 tbsp breadcrumbs for rolling the cutlets in a bowl until incorporated.
2
Place 1 1/2 tbsp of the mixture onto your palm and roll into a ball. Lightly press down to form the shape of a cutlet.
3
Lightly roll each cutlet in the 3 tbsp of breadcrumbs and shallow fry for 1-2 minutes on each side.
4
Serve with your favourite dip.
