Chana Dal Aloo Cutlet Recipe - Gram Dal Potato Cutlet Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Chana Dal Aloo Cutlet recipe, first wash the chana dal and soak in water for 1 hour or more

Step 2: Heat a pressure cooker and add the chana dal and water, cook for 2 to 3 whistles

Step 3: Once done, strain the water from the chana dal and make a dry fine paste using a mixer grinder

Step 4: Heat a teaspoon of oil and temper with cumin seeds, asafoetida and saute it for about 10 seconds

Step 5: Add ginger, coconut, red chilli powder, cardamom powder

Step 6: Saute for a few seconds

Step 7: Add the chana dal paste, boiled mashed potatoes, besan, coriander leaves, mint leaves and chaat masala

Step 8: Now stir fry the dal mixture for about 2 to 3 minutes on medium to low flame until it thickens

Step 9: Once it thickens, turn off the heat

Step 10: Next, make flat thick medium balls and refrigerate the Chana Dal Aloo Cutlet for about 15 minutes

Step 11: Heat a frying pan with oil and fry the Chana Dal Aloo Cutlet from both side for 5 minutes each or till they turn golden brown in colour

Step 12: Make sure you fry on low to medium heat to get a perfect crispness

Step 13: Once done, take the Chana Dal Aloo Cutlet out on a kitchen towel to absorb the excess oil

Step 14: Serve hot

Step 15: Serve Chana Dal aloo Cutlet along with Dhaniya Pudina Chutney and a cup of Masala Chai or Filter Coffee for evening snacks