Sprouted Rajma Cutlet

Snacking often goes out of hand as we look out for easy to carry and easy to eat options but end up with the unhealthy ones. Here is something that fits the bill and is not only #healthy but #yummy as well.

Prep time : 40 mins || Cuisine : Indian || Course : Snacks || Servings : 4

Ingredients :

• Rajma / Kidney beans, Overnight soaked : 1 cup

• Whole Ragi, Overnight soaked : 0.5 cup

• Sweet Potatoes, quartered : 1 big pieces

• Green chillies : 2 pieces

• Turmeric Powder : 1 teaspoon

• Coriander powder : 1 teaspoon

• Garam masala : 1 teaspoon

• Amchur / Dry mango powder : 1 teaspoon (optional)

• Makki ka atta : 4 tablespoon

• Curd : 1.5 tablespoon

• Beetroot : Finely grated : 1 cup

• Coriander leaves : 3 tablespoon

• Water : As required

• Salt : As required

• Oil : 1.5 tablespoon

#tip : you can swap the rajma with chickpea, moong dal, cowpea or peas.

#tip : you can swap the ragi with brown rice, quinoa, amaranth or oats.

#tip : you can swap the sweet potato with colocassia or yam.

Method :

1. Drain the water from the ragi & rajma and spread it on a damp clean cloth and leave it aside for a day. Spray some from time to time - this will help them to sprout.

2. Now cook the rajma and sweet potato for 5 whistles in a pressure cooker. Once cooled, mash them coarsely.

3. Meanwhile, add the ragi, green chili & coriander and make a coarse paste.

4. Take a big bowl, add in all the ingredients together (except for the water & oil) - mix them together well. Add water if needed.

5. Divide the mixture into medium sized balls - press on the top & bottom lightly to make them little flattened and the shaped like a cutlet.

6. Place the Tawa over the flame and with the help of a brush grease the tawa. Once the tawa is hot, add in the cutlets, cover it with a lid and let it cook.

7. Once they are golden brown and crisp - brush the oil again on top of the cutlet - flip it and let the other side cook as well.

8. Serve it hot with a side of salad and mint chutney.

#tip : You can turn it into a sandwich for a #brunch or #dinner by placing the cutlet in between 2 bread slices (whole wheat or multigrain or sourdough or gluten free) and adding some fresh vegetables.

#tip : You can also turn it into a Vegetarian Burger by placing the cutlet in between the burger buns (whole wheat or multigrain or sourdough or gluten free) and adding some fresh vegetables.

- Authored by

Nikita Mitra, Senior Nutritionist