Vegetable Chop | Beetroot Croquettes
Vegetable chop is a famous street food from Kolkata. Beetroot, carrot, peanuts and other vegetables are cooked and coated with breadcrumbs.Food Fact:Beetroot provides a wide range of possible health benefits, such as reducing blood pressure, improving digestion, and lowering the risk of diabetes.
Ingredients
- 2 big Beetroot
- 6 medium Potato
- 1 big Orange Carrot
- 3 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 2 tbsp Green Chillies (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Freshly Ground Masala
- 1 tbsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Black Salt
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Garam Masala
- 3 tbsp Coconut (finely chopped)
- 1 Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Roasted Peanut (roughly chopped)
- 2 tbsp Mustard Oil
- 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Freshly Ground Bread Crumbs
For the Masala (dry roast the spices on low heat)
- 2 pcs Bay leaf
- 5 tbsp Cumin Seeds (till dark brown)
- 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds
- 2 dry Red Chillies
Grind it to a powder when cooled.
For the Slurry
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour or Maida
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- Salt to Taste
- 1 ounce Water
Instructions
Step 1
- Chop beetroot, potato and carrot in cubes and pressure cook till 3 whistles add very little water, then strain it and mash it.
Step 2
- In a pan add mustard oil, onions saute till golden brown add ginger garlic paste let the raw smell go away.
Step 3
- Add peanut, all the spices, coconut, breadcrumbs and sugar saute it properly. add the mashed vegetables and more breadcrumbs to absorb moisture.
Step 4
- Shape into oval cutlets and keep it in fridge for 5-6 hours, dip the cutlets into the slurry and coat it with breadcrumbs and deep fry till golden brown.
Step 5
- Sprinkle black salt on top and serve hot with ketchup and mustard sauce.
