POHA CUTLET

Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these Poha Cutlets are a delicious tea-time or festive snack made with flattened rice (poha), potatoes, and aromatic spices. Air-fried instead of deep-fried, they make a guilt-free, crunchy, and wholesome treat that everyone loves — perfect for breakfast, snacks, or party starters.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup poha (flattened rice)

2 medium boiled potatoes, mashed

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 tsp grated ginger

1–2 green chillies, finely chopped

2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

½ tsp roasted cumin powder

½ tsp aamchur (dry mango powder)

¼ tsp turmeric powder

½ tsp red chilli powder

Salt to taste

1–2 tsp oil (for greasing / brushing before air frying)

Method:

Rinse poha in water and let it sit for 4–5 minutes until soft. Drain excess water.

In a mixing bowl, combine soaked poha, mashed potatoes, onion, ginger, green chilli, and coriander.

Add roasted cumin powder, aamchur, turmeric, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix well to form a soft dough-like mixture.

Divide the mixture into portions and shape into round or oval cutlets.

Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (356°F).
Brush each cutlet lightly with oil and air fry for 10–12 minutes or until golden and crisp, flipping once in between.

Serve hot with green chutney or tomato ketchup.