About Healthy Beetroot Cutlets
This is a healthier version of the classic beetroot cutlet that is usually made with potatoes or breadcrumbs. These nutritious tikkis are prepared using grated raw beetroot, soaked whole brown lentils, and oat flour, making them vegetarian, vegan, low-carb, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1–2 beetroots, peeled and grated
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup whole brown lentils (Akha Masur Dal), soaked for at least 4–6 hours
- 1–2 tbsp oat flour (dry grind oats in a mixer)
- Coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 tsp chilli powder or smoked paprika
- 1–2 tsp chaat masala
- 1 tsp Shilpa’s Masala Mill Garam Masala
- 1–2 green chillies
- 2–3 garlic cloves
- 1-inch ginger
- Salt to taste
- Oil for shallow frying
Instructions
Drain the soaked masoor dal and grind it with green chillies, coriander leaves, ginger, garlic, and salt into a coarse paste. Do not add any water while grinding.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients.
Add the prepared dal paste and oat flour.
Mix everything thoroughly.
Adjust the seasoning and consistency, then shape the mixture into cutlets.
Heat oil in a pan.
Shallow fry the cutlets over low heat until crispy and golden on both sides, turning occasionally. This takes about 20 minutes on low flame.
You can also cook the cutlets in an air fryer or oven.
Serve hot with green chutney, ketchup, or homemade chipotle sauce.
Serving Suggestion
These beetroot cutlets also make delicious burger patties. Serve them inside burger buns with sweet potato fries and homemade spicy chipotle sauce.
Notes
- You can lightly cook the lentils before grinding. Use very little water to avoid a wet mixture.
- You may also boil or grill the beetroots before grating them.
- If the mixture becomes too wet, add breadcrumbs or boiled potatoes.
- You can also add grated carrots, beans, or zucchini to the mixture.
Homemade Chipotle Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ bowl mayonnaise
- ½ tsp minced garlic
- ¼ tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
- ½ tsp red chilli flakes
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1–2 tsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Your quick 5-minute homemade chipotle sauce is ready.
SPICE LEVEL: 🌶
