Kurkure Poha Suji Cutlet Recipe

 Kurkure Poha Suji Cutlet Recipe 

The Kurkure Poha Suji Cutlet is a delicious and crispy Indian snack that combines the goodness of poha (flattened rice), suji (semolina), and Kurkure (a crunchy snack) into a flavorful cutlet or patty. This innovative fusion recipe is perfect for tea time, parties, or as a quick evening snack. Its unique texture comes from the soft interior of poha and suji, while the crushed Kurkure coating adds a spicy crunch that kids and adults love alike.

Ingredients

Poha (flattened rice) – 1 cup

Suji (semolina) – ½ cup

Boiled potatoes – 2 medium

Mixed vegetables – ½ cup (grated carrots, finely chopped capsicum, green peas)

Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp

Green chilies – 1 finely chopped (optional)

Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp chopped

Chaat masala – ½ tsp

Garam masala – ½ tsp

Salt – to taste

Lemon juice – 1 tsp

Kurkure (any flavor) – 1 cup, crushed (used as coating)

Corn flour or maida (refined flour) – 2 tbsp (for binding)

Oil – for shallow or deep frying

Preparation Steps

Soak the poha:

Wash the poha in water and soak for about 5 minutes. Once soft, drain all excess water and mash it lightly using your hands.

Roast suji:

In a dry pan, lightly roast the suji on medium flame for 2–3 minutes until it turns aromatic. Let it cool.

Prepare the base mixture:

In a mixing bowl, add mashed boiled potatoes, soaked poha, roasted suji, and mixed vegetables. Add green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, chopped coriander, chaat masala, garam masala, lemon juice, and salt.

Bind the mixture:

Mix all ingredients well. If the mixture feels too wet or sticky, add a tablespoon of corn flour or maida to help with binding. The consistency should allow you to shape cutlets easily.

Shape the cutlets:

Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into round or oval tikkis/cutlets.

Coat with Kurkure:

Crush the Kurkure using a rolling pin or mixer into coarse crumbs. Roll each cutlet in the Kurkure crumbs and press gently so the crumbs stick well to the surface.

Fry the cutlets:

Heat oil in a pan. You can shallow-fry or deep-fry the cutlets depending on your preference. Fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides.

Serve hot:

Serve the crispy Kurkure poha suji cutlets hot with mint chutney, tomato ketchup, or tamarind dip.

Tips

You can use flavored Kurkure like Masala Munch or Green Chutney Rajasthani for a twist.

Add cheese or paneer in the center for a cheesy surprise.

These cutlets can also be air-fried for a healthier version.

Conclusion

Kurkure Poha Suji Cutlet is a fun and tasty twist on traditional cutlets. It’s crunchy, flavorful, and very easy to make with pantry staples. A great recipe to satisfy your snack cravings!