🍌✨ Nutritious Banana Cutlet – A Healthy Starter

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas (not overripe, just firm and sweet)
• 1 medium boiled potato (for binding)
• 2 tbsp grated carrot
• 2 tbsp finely chopped onions
• 2 tbsp finely chopped capsicum (optional)
• 1–2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
• ½ tsp ginger paste
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp black pepper powder
• 2 tbsp roasted peanuts or cashews (crushed, for crunch)
• 2 tbsp bread crumbs or powdered oats (for binding)
• Salt – to taste
• Oil – for shallow frying or air frying

Method:

1. Mash the Base
   In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas and boiled potato until smooth.
2. Add Veggies & Spices
   Mix in carrot, onion, capsicum, chilies, ginger paste, coriander, cumin powder, garam masala, pepper, salt, and crushed nuts.
3. Shape Cutlets
   Add bread crumbs/oats to bind. Shape into small round or oval cutlets.
4. Coat (Optional)
   For extra crispiness, lightly coat each cutlet in bread crumbs.
5. Cook
   • Shallow fry on a pan with little oil until golden brown.
   • Or air fry at 180°C for 10–12 mins, flipping once.
6. Serve
   Plate with green chutney, mint yogurt dip, or even sweet chili sauce.

✅ Tips:

• Add grated beetroot for extra nutrition and color.
• Use raw banana instead of ripe if you prefer a savory version.
• For a protein boost, mix in boiled chickpeas or paneer.