Air fryer recipe · Breakfast
Air-Fryer Poha Cutlet
Flattened-rice cutlets, lightly spiced and crisped into a satisfying tea-time snack.
- 28 minTotal time
- 190°CAir fryer
- 5Serves
- VegetarianDiet
Nutrition per serving
- 180kcal
- 4.5 gprotein
- 38.2 gcarbs
- 0.6 gfat
- 2.9 gfibre
Per serving, about 5 servings. Figures are estimates from standard ingredient databases, not medical, dietetic, or nutritional advice.
Ingredients
- Thick poha (flattened rice)1.5 cups
- Boiled potato2
- Green peas & carrot1/2 cup
- Cumin & chaat masala1.5 tsp
- Breadcrumbs1/3 cup
Method
Soak the poha
Rinse the thick poha briefly and let it sit for 5 minutes until just softened, then drain well. Excess water makes the cutlets fall apart, so squeeze gently if needed.
Mash and mix
Combine the softened poha with mashed potato, peas, carrot, cumin, chaat masala and salt. Mash until the mixture is cohesive but still slightly textured.
Rest the dough
Let the mix rest for 10 minutes so the poha swells and binds everything together. This makes shaping far easier and reduces cracking.
Shape and coat
Form oval cutlets and roll each in breadcrumbs for an extra-crunchy shell. Press firmly so the crumbs adhere all over.
Brush with oil
Lightly brush or spray both sides with oil for even browning. A thin, uniform coat is all that is needed in the air fryer.
Air-fry until golden
Air-fry at 190C for 13 minutes, flipping once, until crisp and golden on both sides. Serve hot with tamarind or mint chutney.
