Black Bean Cutlets

Black beans Pattie or cutlets are very easy to prepare and taste way better than the regular Pattie which are made with potatoes.  Black beans are very high in fiber and protein content which makes them healthy and nutritious. Usually these patties are prepared using taco seasoning, but I am going to use some regular Indian spices to make it hot and tastier. You can make these patties in big batch and freeze them. Use these Pattie to make veggie burger or simply enjoy with ketchup or green chutney. So let’s get started with recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 16 oz. can of black beans
• ¼ cup finely chopped onions
• ¼ cup shredded carrots
• ¼ cup shredded beetroot
• 2-3 finely chopped green chili
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur powder)
• Salt to taste
• ¼ cup bread crumbs or as needed
• Oil to pan fry

Instructions:

• Mash black beans with fork.
• Add onions, carrots, beetroot, green chili, ginger, all spices and salt to taste. Mix well.
• Add ¼ cup of bread crumbs and mix well. Add more if needed until it hold the shape. The mixture should not be too mushy.
• Take about 2-3 tablespoon of mixture and form a Pattie.
• Roll the Pattie over bread crumbs and pan fry both sides on medium to low heat using oil until brown in color.
• Serve hot.