Potato Cutlets

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings

Description

A mouthwatering appetizer of Indian origin, these tantalizing fried potato cutlets are spiced up with garam masala, coriander powder, and chopped fresh cilantro. They're an excellent change of pace as a side dish, too!

Ingredients

5 medium-size potatoes, washed thoroughly
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons garam masala
2 tablespoons coriander powder
2 tablespoons black pepper
10 cilantro leaves, chopped
6 tablespoons bread crumbs
oil for frying

Directions

1 Place unpeeled potatoes in a large saucepan, fill with water, and place over high heat. Bring to a boil; cook until potatoes are soft and tender. Drain, cool, and peel potatoes.
2 Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add salt, garam masala, coriander powder, pepper, and cilantro. Mash with a large fork or potato masher until there are no lumps. Shape potatoes into flat cutlets, about 2 or 3 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick. Coat each cutlet lightly in bread crumbs, and set aside.
3 Heat about 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry potato cutlets in batches until golden brown on both sides. Between batches, add oil as needed.