Thor er cutlet/banana stem cutlet Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Peel and chop the banana stem into small pieces.
• STEP 2.Boil the chopped banana stem in water with a pinch of salt until tender.
• STEP 3.Drain the water and let the banana stem cool.
• STEP 4.In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked banana stem, mashed potatoes, finely chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, garlic, coriander leaves, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt.
• STEP 5.Mix well to form a thick mixture.
• STEP 6.Divide the mixture into small portions and shape them into cutlets.
• STEP 7.Heat oil in a pan for shallow frying.
• STEP 8.Dip each cutlet in beaten egg and coat with breadcrumbs.
• STEP 9.Place the cutlets in the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
• STEP 10.Remove from the pan and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
• STEP 11.Serve hot with mint chutney or ketchup.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to remove the fibrous outer layers of the banana stem before chopping.
• To prevent the banana stem from turning brown, you can soak it in water with a few drops of lemon juice.
• You can add grated cheese to the mixture for an extra cheesy flavor.
• If you don't have breadcrumbs, you can use crushed cornflakes or semolina as a coating for the cutlets.

Storage and Serving

• These cutlets are best served hot and fresh.
• If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To reheat, place the cutlets in a preheated oven at 350掳F (180掳C) for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
• Serve the cutlets as a snack or appetizer with mint chutney, ketchup, or any dipping sauce of your choice.