Beef Cutlet

Beef Cutlet

Beef Cutlet

Spiced minced beef mixed with boiled potato, onion, ginger, green chillies, and curry leaves, shaped into oval patties, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried until golden and crisp. The quintessential Kerala-Christian tea-time snack — sold at bakeries, church gatherings, and every railway-station vendor across Kottayam and Ernakulam.

Cuisines

Travancore Kerala Kerala Christian Malabar

Best for

Snacks Breakfast

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Beef 250 grams Beef , minced
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , minced
Chili 2 Chili , finely chopped
black pepper powder 1 tsp Black pepper powder
garam masala 1 tsp Garam masala
coriander powder 1 tsp Coriander powder
turmeric powder 1 tsp Turmeric powder
Potato 1 cup Potato , boiled and mashed
Egg 1 Egg , beaten
Breadcrumb 1 cup Breadcrumb
coconut oil 2 tbsp Coconut oil
salt Salt , to taste
oil Oil , for frying

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan and sauté the onions until translucent.
  2. 2 Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies, and sauté until fragrant.
  3. 3 Add the minced beef and cook until browned and cooked through.
  4. 4 Mix in black pepper, garam masala, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
  5. 5 Cook the mixture until the spices are well incorporated and the beef is dry.
  6. 6 Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  7. 7 In a bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture with mashed potatoes.
  8. 8 Shape the mixture into small, flat cutlets.
  9. 9 Dip each cutlet into the beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  10. 10 Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  11. 11 Fry the cutlets until golden brown on both sides.
  12. 12 Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Tips

For a more authentic taste, use freshly ground spices.