Recipe- Protein Rich Sprouts Cutlets

Protein-rich patties made of sprouted whole green gram, potatoes and spices; rolled in hearty oats and then cooked on a tava (griddle) till golden brown.

The protein-rich moong beans and the fibre-rich oats are known to regulate blood sugar levels making these cutlets a guilt-free indulgence for diabetics or for anyone who enjoys delicious food without compromising on health.

Ingredients

1 cup sprouted whole green gram (moong sabut)
1/2 cup mashed potatoes
1/2 cup peas, boiled or steamed
1 small onion finely chopped
1 teaspoon freshly ground ginger
11/2 teaspoon freshly ground green chillies or to taste
2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander leaves
4 tablespoons rolled oats
1 tablespoon plain flour
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon chaat masala
A pinch of asafoetida
Salt to taste

Method

* Take sprouted moong in a pressure cooker. Add a pinch of salt, asafoetida and 1/2 cup of water. Pressure cook on medium heat for 2 whistles. Let the steam escape before opening the pressure cooker.

* Remove any extra water from the cooked moong, you can use it in your curry or soup.

* Once cooled, take the cooked sprouted moong in a large bowl and mash roughly with a spoon. Add the mashed potatoes, boiled peas, chopped onions, coriander leaves, chaat masala, salt, freshly ground ginger and green chillies and mix well.

* Apply oil to your palms and take a heaped tablespoon of the mixture in your hands. Shape it into round cutlets.

* Take the plain flour in a bowl and add 4-5 tablespoons of water to make a thin batter. Stir well to avoid any lumps. Dip each cutlet in the batter and roll it in oats till it is coated with oats from all the sides.

* Heat oil on a flat non-stick pan and cook each cutlet from both sides till it turns golden brown in colour.

* Serve hot with chutney of your choice.