Mixed Millet Cutlet

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So here comes another fun and interesting millet recipe- Cutlet! Cutlets are really healthy. So many veggies that go into it. Add a couple of millets to it, and you not only have tastier but also healthier cutlets. What’s better than the combined goodness of four millets? The millets add a unique flavor to the cutlet. The bread crumbs make the cutlets super crispy. This is one millet dish that your kids can not refuse. Get innovative and make millet burgers using these cutlets as patties! These are just perfect for parties, lunch box, after school snacks or just an evening snack along with your cup of tea. Dip them in some tangy tomato sauce and enjoy your healthy mixed millets cutlet!

Health benefits of barnyard millet- it is a good source of protein. It is highly digestible and an excellent source of dietary fibers. The carbohydrate content of barnyard is lower and slowly digestible. It also controls diabetes and heart diseases.

Health benefits of Little millet- it is high in iron content and dietary fibers. It has medicinal properties and is useful in curing liver diseases, heart burn, indigestion and menstrual problems.

Health benefits of Kodo millet- it has a lot of fiber content. Useful for diabetic people, helps in weight reduction and is easy to digest. Controls high blood pressure and keeps check on cholesterol levels.

Health benefits of Foxtail Millet- it has high protein content. It regulates blood sugar and cholesterol levels. It optimizes immune system and is good for diabetic people and those suffering from gastric problems.

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Preparation time: 10 minutes| Cooking time: 20 to 25 minutesCourse: Snack| Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients:

Little millet- 4 tblsp

Foxtail- 4 tblsp

Barnyard millet- 4 tblsp

Kodo millet- 4 tblsp

Onion-1 (finely chopped)

Capsicum-1, small (finely chopped)

Potato-2

Carrot-1

Corn- ½ cup

Bread crumbs- 1 cup

Coriander leaves- ¼ cup

Chili powder- 1 tsp

Garam masala- 1 tsp

Salt- as needed

Oil- use as needed

Method:

1.      Wash and soak all the millets together in water for 5 to 10 minutes.

2.      Now cook the millets in 2 cups of water, in a kadai for 5 to 8 minutes, or until fully cooked. If required add more water to cook the millets. Keep aside.

3.      Pressure cook potatoes, corn and carrots. Once pressure releases, mash them.

4.      Add the cooked millets to the mashed veggies. Add finely chopped onion and capsicum to this.

5.      Add chili powder, garam masala and salt to this. Finally add chopped coriander leaves and ½ cup of bread crumbs.  Mix everything together. Save ½ cup of bread crumbs to apply coating later.

6.      Make small patties with the mixture. Coat it with bread crumbs.

7.      Shallow fry these patties on a tawa. Cook until it turns crispy on both sides.

Notes:

·        You can add any veggies of your choice.

·        Don’t forget to coat the patties with bread crumbs as it helps in crispiness.

·        Increase spice levels according to your taste buds.

Step by step pictures 

 wash and soak all four millets in water

for 5 to 10 minutes. cook them in a kadai

until fully done.  

 pressure cook potatoes, carrots and corn

 mash them

 add cooked and mashed millets

add finely chopped onion and capsicum 

 add chili powder, garam masala and salt

 add finely chopped coriander leaves 

and bread crumbs

mix everything well 

 make small patties and coat them

with bread crumbs

shallow fry the patties on a tawa

fry till both sides turn crispy