ANGLO-INDIAN MINCED MEAT CUTLETS

MINCED MEAT CUTLETS OR GROUND BEEF / LAMB CUTLETS 

A typical Anglo-Indian dish of minced / ground beef or lamb lightly spiced mixed with boiled potatoes, crumbed and shallow fried to a golden brown. An appetizing snack or a  delightful side dish with bread or rice. 

Serves 6    Preparation and cooking Time 1 hour

Ingredients

½ kg finely minced meat either beef or mutton / lamb

1 teaspoon chopped ginger

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

1 medium sized onion chopped finely

 2 green chilies chopped finely

1 teaspoon pepper powder

Salt to taste

1 teaspoon chopped mint leaves or ½ teaspoon mint powder

3 tablespoons oil

1 egg beaten

2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

 3 large potatoes                 

Boil the potatoes, remove the skin and mash well.  Keep aside. 

Cook the mince, ginger, garlic, onions, green chilies, pepper powder and salt with a little oil till the mince is dry.  Remove from heat and cool for some time. Mix it well with the potatoes.  Form into round shaped cutlets then flatten with a knife. Dip each cutlet in the beaten egg, then roll in the breadcrumbs. Shallow fry the cutlets on low heat  till golden brown on both sides.  Serve as a side dish with Pepper Water and Rice or as a Snack with Tomato Sauce or Mint Sauce.