This cutlet is very delicious and high in protein . you can eat patties every day .you can call them as quinoa paneer kababa also. These vegetarian kababs are healthy inside out with a bomb combination of high protein , fibre and calcium . Quinoa is an only grain that is complete protein and gluten free too. cooking quinoa is super easy .
Make them over the weekend for a nutritious breakfast . This healthy recipe is very good for navratri also without potatoes or sabudana . It is a great change from sabudana vadas . Eat them as tikkis or roll them in kuttu flour rotis / dosas with salad inside for a substanial meal .
INGREDIENTS :-
1- Paneer 1 large katori
2 – Soaked quinoa 1 small katori
3- one raw banana – for binding
4 – Peanut 2 tbsp
5 – ginger
6- Handful of mint , cilantro and green chilli
7- Cumin powder
8- Ground black pepper
9 – Salt to taste
10- A Little lemon juice
11- Oil 1 tsp
METHOD :-
1- use a stove top pressure cooker to cook both quinoa and banana at the same time.
2-Or you may cook quinoa according to the package in a pan and boil the banana separately.
3 – Make the green masala by blending mint, coriander, roasted skinned peanuts and green chilies.
4 – Grate the paneer. If you have a food processor make use of it to grate paneer in 10 seconds.
5- Use the fine grater attachment for the same.
6-Let the cooked quinoa and the raw banana to cool down completely before proceeding with the recipe.
7-Grate the banana instead of smashing it for nice even lump free mixture.
8 -Mix all ingredients and add the spices.
9-I have not deep-fried these kababs. Instead cooked them on a skillet with little oil/ ghee
10-Heat a skillet on medium heat.
11 -Make tikkis that are approx 2 ” broad and ¼ ” thickness
12 -Once the tawa/ skillet is warm brush it lightly with oil. Place the tikkis / patties on it.
13 – Cook them on a low to medium heat gently flipping mid way .Let it cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are crispy and golden brown. Serve it warm or cold with salad and a dip.
NUTRITION VALUE :-
1 CUTLET-
Calorie- 107 kcal
Carbs- 6.2 gm
Protein – 3.9 gm
Fats – 7.5 gm
Fibre – 0.9 gm