BANANA STEM CUTLET / Vazhappindi Cutlet / Vazhathandu Cutlet

 A very easy and delicious Vegetarian starter.
Banana stem is rich in fibre and helps in weight loss.

Ingredients :

Banana Stem : 2Cups, finely Chopped

Onion : 1, finely chopped

Potatoes : 2

Green Chilly : 1

Ginger : 1 inch piece

Garlic : 5

Coriander leaves : 1/4Cup

Chilly Powder : 1 1/2tsp

Coriander Powder : 1 1/2tsp

Fennel Powder : 1/2tsp

Garam Masala : 1/2tsp

Eastern chicken Masala: 1/2tsp(optional)

Bread : 6-7slices, make breadcrumbs

Maida : 2tbsp mixed with water to make a loose batter / you can use 1 beaten egg

Salt

Coconut Oil

Method :

1. Make a paste of ginger, green chilly, garlic and coriander leaves and Keep aside.Boil potatoes in their jackets. peel and mash them before it cools completely. Keep aside.

2. Heat 1tbsp oil in a non stick pan and add ginger+garlic+ green chilly+ coriander paste. fry for few minutes. Now add onion and saute till it turns to translucent. 

3. Now add all masalas in the same order and saute well. Add chopped banana stem and salt. Combine well and cover the pan with a tight lid. When it is cooked turn the gas into high flame and cook till water evaporates.

4. Add mashed potatoes and combine well. Turn of the flame and keep aside for 5 minutes.Shape them into 20 cutlets. Dip in maida batter and cover with breadcrumbs. 

5. Deep fry and serve hot with Mayonnaise / Ketchup.