A mouthwatering Indian appetizer. Mildly spicy, serve hot with sweet and sour sauces, like tamarind sauce (found in the Ethnic section of most grocery stores) and ketchup.
Also known as Katlesi in Swahili. These mince stuffed potato cutlets are my go-to recipe especially in Ramadhan. Our family are all fans of potatos, and these are the easiest and yummiest combination of keema and potatoes.
Batata Champ (Potato Chops)
It is Also known as Katlesi in Swahili. These mince stuffed potato cutlets are my go-to recipe especially in Ramadhan. Our family are all fans of potatos, and these are the easiest and yummiest combination of keema and potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 kilogram minced beef OR lamb
- 1 bunch of spring onions OR 2 medium sized onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 2-3 green chillies, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon mint sauce
- 6 stalks of coriander leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1/2 kilogram ready mashed potatoes
- 2 eggs, whisked
- Golden breadcrumbs or semolina
- oil for frying
- 1/2 teaspoon for frying 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Dry cook the minced meat with garlic, ginger and 1 teaspoon salt until all the water evaporates, breaking any lumps as they form
- Remove from heat. Add the garam masala, chillies and mint
- When cool, add the onions and coriander
- Add to the mashed potatoes salt to taste and chilli powder (optional)
- Divide the mash into 12 equal portions
- Take each portion and flatten on palm of hand into 5 inch circles
- Place 2 dessertspoons of the prepared minced meat into the centre and fold over with the mash to completely cover the mince, forming a nice round shape. Oil palm of hand, if necessary, to prevent the mash from sticking
- Coat with breadcrumbs or semolina, dip into the whisked egg and deep fry in hot oil until golden
- Drain onto kitchen paper 10 Serve with lemon wedges, tomato sauce or salad
