Ingredients

  • 3 russet potatoes boiled and grated
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • oil for shallow frying
  • 1 tablespoon semolina fine, suji
  • 2 teaspoons white poppy seeds posto/khus-khus
  • 2 red beets small, peeled and finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons carrot chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green beans chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green peas [fresh or frozen]
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 1 pinch cinnamon powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sesame seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds roasted, powder [buna jeera]
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons red chili powder [adjust to taste]
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Method

  • In a small pan, on medium heat,let the oil heat.Once heated, temper the oil with cumin, nigella, mustard ,sesame and coriander seeds.
  • Once the seeds start crackling, add the green beans and carrots to the pan and saute till the beans are slightly tender.About 3-4 minutes.
  • Next, add the grated beets and the peas.To this add the red chilli powder, roasted cumin powder, cinnamon powder, and salt.Cook the mixture for 5 minute till everything comes together.Remove the filling from pan and let it cool.
  • In a plate, mix the semolina and poppy seeds and keep aside for rolling the chops before frying.
  • To the grated potatoes, add the salt and cornstarch and knead together to form a soft dough.
  • To make the chops: Take a fistful of potato dough on your palm and spread it to make room for the filing.Take 1 tbsp of the prepared filling and put it on the potato dough and close to make elongated balls.[In a similar manner, the dough is filled for making stuffed parathas]
  • Heat the required amount of oil for shallow or deep-frying to medium high.Roll the elongated balls in the coating mixture of semolina & poppy seeds and fry on medium high heat till golden brown.
  • Serve warm with cilantro chutney & ketchup alongside a hot cup of tea.