Coconut Cutlets

Hi Guys!! Today I am going to tell about a dish made of Coconut Meat called “Coconut Cutlet”, which is one of a traditional dish from Orissa. Coconuts are always been an integral part of Oriya cuisine. They are being used from Main course to Dessert and from Drinks to Oil. Coconuts are highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is classified as a "functional food" because it provides many health benefits beyond its nutritional content. Here is the recipe in case you would like to try…

Ingredients:

·         Coconut(Grated) – 1 Cup

·         Onion(Finely Chopped) – 1 (Large)

·         Green Chilly(Finely Chopped – 2

·         Coriander Leaves(Finely Chopped) – ½ Cup

·         Rice – ½ Cup

·         Ginger – 1 inch piece

·         Garlic Cloves – 3

·         Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp

·         Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp

·         Salt as per taste

·         Cooking Oil – 2 Cup (For Frying)

Preparation Method:

Ø  Soak Rice in water for around 1 hour.

Ø  Grind Soaked Rice with Ginger, Garlic,Cumin Seeds to make a Coarse Paste.

Ø  For mixture, properly mix the Grated Coconut, Grinded Rice, Chopped Onion, Chopped Green Chilly, Chopped Coriander Leaves, Turmeric Powder and Salt in a Bowl.

Ø  Take the mixture and make medium size balls and flatten them in your palms to make circle(Cutlets). Before making cutlets, don’t forget to apply some Oil on your palms so that the mixture does not stick to your hand.

Ø  Heat Oil in a Frying Pan on high flame.

Ø  Then gently drop the cutlets and fry them on both sides till they turn golden brown.

Ø  Drain excess Oil and put the cutlets over oil soaking paper, so that no oil left on them.

Ø  Now the “Coconut Cutlet” is ready. Serve it hot.

“Coconut Cutlets” is well served with Steamed Rice.