Recipe- Easy To Make Aloo Makhana And Kaju Cutlets

Aloo Makhana aur Kaju Pops are Vegan and Gluten-free snacks made with low oil. Good for kids’ lunchbox or to serve as snacks with tea.

Aloo tikki are one of the most popular and easy to make cutlets or snack from Indian Cuisine. Here I used coarsely powdered makhana seeds to bind potatoes used appe pan to cook in low oil.

This gluten-free snack can be had during fastings days on festivals like Navaratri, it is filling and also a nutritious when cooked in low oil. You can deep fry these cutlets also.

Ingredients

2 Boiled Potatoes(Medium)
1 Cup Lotus or Fox-nut Seeds/Makhana
1-2 tbsp Finely Chopped Cashew nuts/Kaju
1 tsp Cumin Powder(optional)
Finely chopped fresh cilantro/coriander leaves
Salt to taste
Chaat Masala use as preference during fasting
1 tsp Garam Masala use when not fasting
Oil for cooking pops(Shallow/deep) as required

Method

* Coarsely grind makhana seeds in mixer or crush with rolling pin.

* Mash boiled potatoes, add powdered makhana, spices like cumin powder, finely chopped green leaves, green chillies and salt.

* Use Sendha Namak when fasting. Avoid green chillies if making for kids.

* Mix all the ingredients together.

* Shape into small pops or cutlets. Shallow fry in pan with oil/ghee or use appe pan.

* Serve with chutney or ketchup.