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Recipe prepared by Smt Jhansi Lakshmi
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Article written by Lakshmi Aparna



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Thotakura cutlet is a snack item which is very tasty and healthy. This is prepared with amaranthus leaves. This is steamed and shallow fried. This is the best way to give healthy snack for kids. Here are the step by step instructions.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Main ingredient: Amaranthus
Course: Snack
Yield: 15-20 Cutlets
1 Bowl measurement: 250 Ml
Shelf life: 2 days (In freezer)

 
Ingredients

Amratanthus (thotakura): 2 Bowls
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What are the health benefits of eating curries cooked with amaranth leaves?


Ginger garlic paste: 2 tsp 
Ginger Garlic Paste

 

Besan flour: 1 Bowl
Sanagapindi

 

Sesame seeds: 1-2 tsp
Sesame Seeds

 

Onion Chopped: 1/2 Bowl
Onions Chopped

 

Turmeric powder: 1/4 tsp
Turmeric

 

Garam masala: 1 tsp
Garam Masala

 

Chopped green chillies and curry leaves: Few
Chpped Green Chillies And Curry Leaves

 

Chopped mint leaves and coriander leaves: Few
Mint Leaves
Chopped Coriander Leaves

 

Chat masala: 1 tsp (optional)
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Is chaat masala compulsory for this recipe?


Salt: As required
Salt

 

Oil: To fry
Oil

 

Clarified butter (ghee): To grease
Clarified Butter Or Ghee



Procedure

Step 1: Clean and soak amaranth leaves in salt added normal water for 15 minutes to remove dirt and pesticides
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Step 2: Cut the leaves with stems into small pieces
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Step 3: Grease the cooking bowl with ghee and keep it aside
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Step 4: In a mixing bowl, add chopped amaranth leaves, coriander leaves, curry leaves, mint leaves, green chillies, ginger garlic paste. Mix thoroughly
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Step 5: Add and mix salt, sesame seeds, garam masala, chat masala, turmeric powderIMG 0372


Step 6: Add besan flour to it
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Step 7: Mix the flour thoroughly without adding water till it forms smooth dough
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Step 8: Put this in a greased bowl, spread it into thin layer
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Step 9: In a pressure pan or cooker add 250ml water. Keep this bowl in pressure pan by closing it. Don't put whistle and let it cook on high flame for 5 minutes, 20 minutes in low flame.
Note: Check if it is cooked or not, by putting a spoon or knife in the middle of the mixture and if spoon comes out clean, then it is done.
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What are the advantages of cooking amaranth this way?


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Let it cool down to room temperature.
Note: Can store this in refrigerator for 2 days and fry whenever needed


Step 10: Cut it to required shape to fry. Cut them into thin slices if the mixture is too thick
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Preheat 2-3 tsp oil in a frying pan. When oil is sufficiently hot, shallow fry the pieces in low flame for 10 minutes each side respectively
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Hot and healthy amaranth cutlet is ready to serve :)
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Q) What are the health benefits of eating curries cooked with amaranth leaves?
Amaranth leaves have high amount of vitamin A and vitamin C which cover 55% and 69% of recommended daily dietary value per serving(100grams)

Q) What are the advantages of cooking amaranth this way?
Since this is boiled and only sauteed later it required less oil or butter compared to frying.

Q) Is chaat masala compulsory for this recipe?
Chaat masala is not essential for this recipe.

Tastes good with tomato sauce
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