Veggie Nuggets - Crispy, Healthy - Loaded with Crunchy Veggies - Snack On

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Sep. 04, 2014

We all have those times, when we wish to Snack ON something, so why not make some Veg Nuggets or angrezi cutlets as i call them, loaded with crunchy veggies, extremely healthy..

Ingredients

Boiled potatoes 6 Medium
Chopped zucchini 1/4 Cup (4 tbs)
Chopped french beans 1/4 Cup (4 tbs)
Chopped carrots 1/3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
Chopped onion 1/4 Cup (4 tbs)
Green peas 1/4 Cup (4 tbs)
Sweet corn 1/4 Cup (4 tbs)
Chopped coriander 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) (Handful)
Ginger 1/2 Inch , chopped finely
Green chili 1 Large , chopped
Oregano 1/2 Teaspoon
Thyme 1/2 Teaspoon
Garlic powder/1 tsp chopped garlic 1/2 Teaspoon
Salt To Taste
Pepper 1/2 Teaspoon
Lemon juice 1 Teaspoon (Juice of half a Lemon)
Bread crumbs 3/4 Cup (12 tbs) (A mixture of bread crumbs and cornflakes can be used)
Canola oil 2 Cup (32 tbs) (For Deep Frying)
Corn flour 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) (Dissolved in 1 Cup Water)

Directions

MAKING

Heat up a wok with the oil to fry the nuggets.

In a mixing bowl, add the boiled potatoes and mash them. Add in all the ingredients else except the Corn Flour mix and bread crumbs.

Use your hand to mix the ingredients well, now add a handful of breadcrumbs (Use a mixture of bread crumbs and crushed cornflakes for extra crunch) depending upon the moisture level of the mix. Mix well.

Divide the mix into equal portions and shape into nuggets.

Dip the nuggets in corn flour mix and coat in bread crumbs. Re coat if you wish to.

Fry in medium high flame until they turn golden. Remove the nuggets from the oil carefully.

SERVING

Serve the nuggets with avocado & kiwi salsa or ketchup.

 

Notes Avocado and Kiwi Salsa Recipe - In a salsa maker/chopper add roughly diced 1 large avocado, 1 kiwi, ½ onion, 1 tomato, 1 green chili, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp sugar, Salt-n-pepper to taste, little bit of coriander. Blend until ready, enjoy!

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 10

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 146Calories from Fat 43

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 5 g7.7%

Saturated Fat %

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 236 mg9.83%

Total Carbohydrates 23 g7.7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 4 g8%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet