Spiced Indian Potato Croquettes with Mint and Coriander Chutney

Crunchy vegetarian potato cylinders spiced with cumin and mustard seeds, served with a fresh herb and yoghurt dipping sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 463.1 kcals 1852.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 44.7 grams 178.6 grams
Fat 25.6 grams 102.2 grams
Protein 13.7 grams 54.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
3
unit
Egg
free-range, lightly beaten
Fruits
1
unit
Lime
juice only
GrainsCereals
110
g
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
2
clove
Garlic
crushed
3
tbsp
Coriander
leaves picked and roughly chopped
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
to taste
1
tbsp
5
tbsp
Coriander
leaves only
5
tbsp
Mint
leaves only
2
clove
Garlic
crushed for chutney
OilsFats
1
unit
Vegetable Oil
for deep-frying
15
ml
Vegetable Oil
plus 1 tablespoon for frying
15
ml
Vegetable Oil
for chutney
Vegetables
1
unit
Onion
small, finely chopped
5
cm
Ginger
peeled and finely grated
1
unit
Green Chilli
long, finely chopped
500
g

Steps

  • Heat a deep fat fryer to 180°C.
  • Toast cumin and mustard seeds in a hot frying pan for 20 seconds until they pop.
  • Add onion, 15ml of oil, garlic, ginger, and chilli, and cook until softened.
  • Mix the cooked onion mixture with the cold mashed potato in a bowl.
  • Stir in coriander and season with salt and black pepper.
  • Form the mixture into cylinders 6cm long and 2.5cm wide.
  • Dust each cylinder with flour and dip in the beaten egg.
  • Coat the potato in a mixture of sesame seeds, black onion seeds, and breadcrumbs.
  • Fry the croquettes for 3 to 4 minutes until golden-brown and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Blend coriander, mint, garlic, and 15ml of oil into a fine purée.
  • Add yoghurt to the blender and process until smooth.
  • Season the chutney with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Serve three croquettes per plate with a spoonful of chutney on the side.