## Chana Dal Aloo Cutlet Recipe – Gram Dal Potato Cutlet Recipe (Indian Style)

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Chana Dal Aloo Cutlet Recipe – Gram Dal Potato Cutlet Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Indian Snack**, this dish is **High Protein Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 10 servings
**Prep time:** 120 minutes
**Cook time:** 40 minutes
**Total time:** 160 minutes

**Cuisine:** Indian
**Course:** Snack
**Diet:** High Protein Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Chana Dal Aloo Cutlet Recipe – Gram Dal Potato Cutlet Recipe:

* 1 cup Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal) – soaked for 3 hours
* 2 Potatoes (Aloo) – boiled and mashed
* 2 Green Chilli – finely chopped
* Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – a small bunch
* Mint Leaves (Pudina) – a small bunch
* 1 tablespoon Gram flour (besan)
* 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala Powder
* 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 1 inch Ginger – finely chopped
* 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
* 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 2 tablespoons Fresh coconut – grated
* 1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder (Elaichi)
* Sunflower Oil – for making cutlets

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Chana Dal Aloo Cutlet Recipe – Gram Dal Potato Cutlet Recipe:

1. first wash the chana dal and soak in water for 1 hour or more.
2. Heat a pressure cooker and add the chana dal and water, cook for 2 to 3 whistles.
3. Once done, strain the water from the chana dal and make a dry fine paste using a mixer grinder.
4. Heat a teaspoon of oil and temper with cumin seeds, asafoetida and saute it for about 10 seconds.
5. Add ginger, coconut, red chilli powder, cardamom powder.
6. Saute for a few seconds.
7. Add the chana dal paste, boiled mashed potatoes, besan, coriander leaves, mint leaves and chaat masala.
8. Now stir fry the dal mixture for about 2 to 3 minutes on medium to low flame until it thickens.
9. Once it thickens, turn off the heat.
10. Next, make flat thick medium balls and refrigerate the Chana Dal Aloo Cutlet for about 15 minutes.
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.
12. Make sure you fry on low to medium heat to get a perfect crispness.
13. Once done, take the Chana Dal Aloo Cutlet out on a kitchen towel to absorb the excess oil.
14. Serve hot.
15. Serve Chana Dal aloo Cutlet along with Dhaniya Pudina Chutney and a cup of Masala Chai or Filter Coffee for evening snacks.

### Tips for the Best Chana Dal Aloo Cutlet Recipe – Gram Dal Potato Cutlet Recipe:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.

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