vegetable chop recipe | veg chop recipe | Bengali veg cutlet recipe
vegetable chop recipe | veg chop recipe | Bengali veg cutlet recipe with detailed photo and video recipe. a traditional and a unique Kolkatta snack recipe made with mix vegetables with beetroot particularly. it has a strong resemblance to the vegetable cutlet recipe but is unique with its set of the ingredients list. it is an ideal evening snack which can also be extended as a party starter or appetizer.
INGREDIENTS
FOR BHAJA MASALA:
½ tsp cumin / jeera
½ tsp coriander seeds
½ tsp fennel / saunf
10 pepper
1 bay leaf / tej patta
2 cloves
1 cardamom
½ inch cinnamon
1 dried red chilli
OTHER INGREDIENTS:
2 tsp oil
½ tsp ginger paste
1 chilli, finely chopped
½ tsp sugar
¼ tsp salt
3 tbsp peanuts, roasted and crushed
2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
oil for deep frying
FOR COATING:
3 tbsp maida / plain flour
3 tbsp corn flour
¼ tsp salt
½ cup water
1 cup breadcrumbs
how to make veg chop recipe with step by step photo:
bhaja masala recipe:
firstly, in a tawa dry roast ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp coriander seeds, ½ tsp fennel, 10 pepper, 1 bay leaf, 2 cloves, 1 cardamom, ½ inch cinnamon and 1 dried red chilli.
vegetable chop recipe
blend to a fine powder without adding water.
vegetable chop recipe
vegetable chop preparation:
firstly in a pressure cook take 2 cup water and place a vessel.
vegetable chop recipe
add 1 potato, 1 carrot, 1 beetroot and ¼ tsp salt.
vegetable chop recipe
cover and pressure cook for 5 whistles without adding any water to the vessel.
vegetable chop recipe
drain off the vegetables to remove any water if present.
vegetable chop recipe
now mash the vegetables with the help of a fork.
vegetable chop recipe
make a smooth vegetable mix. keep aside.
vegetable chop recipe
now in a large kadai heat 2 tsp oil and saute ½ tsp ginger paste and 1 chilli.
veg chop recipe
further, add mashed vegetables and saute for 5 minutes.
veg chop recipe
cook until the mixture loses its moisture and separates pan.
veg chop recipe
now add prepared bhaja masala. alternatively, use garam masala.
veg chop recipe
also, add ½ tsp sugar and ¼ tsp salt.
veg chop recipe
mix well until spices are cooked well.
veg chop recipe
transfer the vegetable mixture to a bowl and cool slightly.
veg chop recipe
furthermore add 3 tbsp roasted & crushed peanuts, 2 tbsp coriander.
veg chop recipe
mix well making a non-sticky dough. if the dough is still sticky, add 1 tbsp breadcrumbs and mix well. this helps to absorb moisture.
veg chop recipe
now prepare maida paste by mixing, 3 tbsp maida, 3 tbsp corn flour and ¼ tsp salt.
bengali veg cutlet recipe
make a smooth lump free batter by adding ½ cup water.
bengali veg cutlet recipe
further, take a ball sized vegetable mixture, and roll cylindrical shape.
bengali veg cutlet recipe
dip in maida paste coating all over.
bengali veg cutlet recipe
then roll in breadcrumbs. make double coating to get a crispy outer layer.
bengali veg cutlet recipe
now deep fry in hot oil or bake in preheated oven at 180 degree celcius for 15 minutes.
bengali veg cutlet recipe
stir occasionally, until it turns golden brown and crisp.
bengali veg cutlet recipe
drain over kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
bengali veg cutlet recipe
finally, enjoy veg chop with tomato sauce.
veg chop recipe
notes:
firstly, if the vegetable mixture breaks in oil, it means there is too much moisture in the mixture. add breadcrumbs to the mixture to absorb moisture.
also, add vegetables of your choice to make it more nutritious.
additionally, if you do not have want to prepare bhaja masala use garam masala as a substitute.
finally, veg chop recipe is a mixed combination of sweet and spice.
