Paneer Makhana Cutlets - Low calorie Weight loss recipe

Method:

1. Dry roast 30g Makhana in low flame until they turn crisp. Cool them down and coarsely grind them.

2. Make a coarse paste of 4 green chilies, 4 garlic cloves, half inch ginger piece, coriander leaves, mint leaves, few curry leaves, and keep it aside.

3. In a bowl, add 170g grated Paneer, 1 cup peeled and grated bottleguard, 1 cup grated carrot, half cup finely chopped red pepper, half cup frozen green peas,  one small onion finely chopped, powdered makhana, 1 tbsp chat masala, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tbsp lemon juice, rec chilli flakes(optional), Oregano powder (optional). Now mash all of these nicely without adding any water. It should become like a dough consistency.

4. Now grease your hands with some oil, take a ball size of this dough, and make a dip in the middle, fill it with some grated/cube of cheese, fill it back and make into the shape of a cutlet.

5. Make all cutlets ready like this, finally roll them in bread crumbs and shallow fry in a non stick pan with very less oil.

7. Serve hot with green chutney or sauce.

8. This recipe is very low in calories and can be included in your weight loss journey. It can be taken as snack or even as dinner.