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    Baked Rajma Cutlet | Vadai | Patties

    November 16, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 26 Comments

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    IMG_3982Baked rajma cutlet is prepared with Rajma (kidney beans). Protein-rich healthy and tasty snacks. It is a great after-school snack for kids. Every time we visit our pediatrician he tells us to give protein for Vishvak. I try to add Lentil in an almost everyday meal in some way. Nowadays he has become very playful while eating after a few initial Spoon he starts running around and getting bored. He likes food like panniyaram, bread, cutlet, fries which he can hold and eat. Their are days when even Ven Pongal goes to the panniyaram pan and result in "Pongal panniyaram".  This Rajma cutlet is one such experiment to give him beans, which become a big hit at home. Not only him even we like it.  I took pictures and even gave this recipe for " Snegedhi " magazine but somehow I forgot to post it. Usually, cutlets are prepared with maida(all-purpose flour) but since it's for my son I tried whole wheat for binding.  I always prepare a batch of shallow cooked patties for my son (kids need some fat content, personal preference) and bake a batch for us. I gave one baked rajma cutlet to my hubby for taste. He tasted and told me it's great(ok pass:-):-)). But reminds me of Vadai. Maybe I referred to my baked Paruppu Vadai a lot.  Adjust the thickness according to your taste buds. The name doesn't matter whether it's a Vadai/Cutlet/Patties, at the end of the day it is a protein-rich bite for the toddler. It's raining these days make a batch of delicious and healthy baked rajma cutlet and enjoy the rainy day with it and a hot cup of coffee/tea for evening snacks. My friend pinged me and suggested adding servings in the post. I realized how I missed it these days. Good to have friends who suggest things for shaping up your hobby. Thanks to her:-) Hope I make it practice in all my posts.. Kids friendly after school snacks Cutlet recipe collection IMG_3981    
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    Baked masala vadai

     

    Baked Rajma Cutlet / Baked Kidney beans Patty

    protein rich snacks prepared with kidney beans. Great way to make kids eat beans.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Author: Vidya Srinivasan

    Ingredients

    • Cooked Kidney Beans/ Rajma - 1 cup + 3/4 cup
    • Onion - 1 big - finely chopped
    • Whole Wheat - 3 tbsp
    • Maida - 3 tbsp
    • Pav bhaji Masala/ Chilli powder - 1 teaspoon + 1/4 tsp Adjust according to your spice level
    • Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
    • Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp
    • Cumin Powder - 1/4 tsp
    • Breadcrumbs - little for binding
    • Ginger - Garlic paste - 1 tsp
    • Asofetida - generous pinch
    • Salt - as needed
    • Oil - 1 teaspoon + to Grease

    Instructions

    • Wash and Soak Rajma in hot water for 4-5 hours. Drain and pressure cook it for 2 whistles with little salt and water
    • After the pressure is released strain it without extra water. Add kidney beans ( I had 2 cups of cooked bean used 1 cup + 3/4 cup for cutlet and remaining bean for gravy) in a wide vessel mash it with a potato masher/ pulse once into a coarse mixture (avoid over-grinding)
    • Add oil to the pan, once the oil becomes hot add onion, ginger garlic paste, and sauté till the onions become translucent
    • Add Turmeric Powder, Cumin Powder, coriander powder, pav bhaji Powder, and salt (for Masala); cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame. Switch off transfer to the vessel containing rajma. Add maida and Wheat flour and mix well
    • Add little breadCrumbs for binding
    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Take the baking tray and line a parchment oil and grease it with oil
    • Take small portions of the mixture, and flatten them using your palm (I made it thinner)

    Baked Cutlet:

    • Place them in the greased tray and brush  the top portion of each cutlet with little oil to avoid drying out and of course for the crispy finish
    • Bake the vadai for 8 - 12 min, till they have browned the underside (adjust time according to your oven). Carefully flip them and bake again for another 8 - 12 minutes. Remove and serve immediately. Serve with chutney/ ketchup and enjoy them as such or in Bread/ bun (burger)/Roti/tortilla

    Shallow Fry Cutlet:

    • add little oil to the pan and after the oil becomes hot add a cutlet and cook till it's golden brown on both sides, flipping in between. serve hot with ketch/pudina chutney
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    Notes

    1. Tin/can kidney beans (14 oz) can also be used instead of dried once
    2. Black bean, limo beans, pinto beans, chickpea, or other beans can be used
    3. Flour measurement may vary depending upon the water content in kidney beans. Try to strain it well for less flour
    4. I used a combination of wheat and maida. Instead, maida  can be replaced with wheat flour Or vice versa but the texture is best with maida
    5. Onion and ginger - garlic paste can be avoided
    6. Shredded Carrot, zucchini, cabbage can be sautéd with onion
    7. For cutlets texture- shallow fry
    8. For vadai- bake
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    ingredients

    Cooked Kidney Beans/ Rajma - 1 cup + 3/4 cup Onion - 1, big - finely chopped Whole Wheat - 3 tbsp Maida - 3 tbsp Pav bhaji Masala/ Chilli powder - 1 teaspoon + 1/4 teaspoon (Adjust according to your spice level) Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder - 1/4 tsp Breadcrumbs - little for binding Ginger - Garlic paste - 1 tsp Asofetida - generous pinch Salt - as needed Oil - 1 teaspoon + to Grease How to make Rajma vadai with step by step pictures:
    • Wash and Soak Rajma in hot water for 4-5 hours. Drain and pressure cook it for 2 whistles with little salt and water
    • After the pressure is released strain it without extra water. Add kidney beans ( I had 2 cups of cooked bean used 1 cup + 3/4 cup for cutlet and remaining bean for gravy) in a wide vessel mash it with a potato masher/ pulse once into a coarse mixture (avoid over-grinding)
    • Add oil to the pan, once the oil becomes hot add onion, ginger garlic paste, and sauté till the onions become translucent
    • Add Turmeric Powder, Cumin Powder, coriander powder, pav bhaji Powder, and salt (for Masala); cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame. Switch off transfer to the vessel containing rajma. Add maida and Wheat flour and mix well
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    • Add little breadCrumbs for binding
    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Take the baking tray and line a parchment oil and grease it with oil
    • Take small portions of the mixture, and flatten them using your palm (I made it thinner)
    Baked Cutlet:
    • Place them in the greased tray and brush  the top portion of each cutlet with little oil to avoid drying out and of course for the crispy finish
    • Bake the vadai for 8 - 12 min, till they have browned the underside (adjust time according to your oven). Carefully flip them and bake again for another 8 - 12 minutes. Remove and serve immediately. Serve with chutney/ ketchup and enjoy them as such or in Bread/ bun (burger)/Roti/tortilla
    Shallow Fry Cutlet:
    • Add little oil to the pan and after the oil becomes hot add a cutlet and cook till it's golden brown on both sides, flipping in between. serve hot with ketch/pudina chutney
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    1. Moumita Malla

      November 17, 2015 at 2:13 am

      Nice write up dear...it looks like Rajma galouti kebab...love it

      Reply
    2. BIkram Mann

      November 17, 2015 at 5:25 am

      I love that Cutlet ... 🙂

      Reply
    3. Fareeha

      November 17, 2015 at 6:38 am

      the rajma patti really sound so delicious and healthy.. i bet the taste must be awesome too

      Reply
    4. Binjal's VEG Kitchen

      November 17, 2015 at 6:57 am

      super healthy and easy!

      Reply
    5. padma

      November 17, 2015 at 7:10 am

      Cutlets look very inviting and delicious ..well explained 🙂

      Reply
    6. cheri

      November 17, 2015 at 8:03 am

      Hi Vidya, I could just eat these plain they look so delicious!

      Reply
    7. Veena Theagarajan

      November 17, 2015 at 8:46 am

      healthy and tasty guilt free snack

      Reply
    8. Alok Singhal

      November 17, 2015 at 8:55 am

      Seems like your little experiment worked well, and is now a hit at home 🙂

      Reply
    9. Framed Recipes

      November 17, 2015 at 8:56 am

      Perfect way to include protein in your diet. Simple and easy too. -Sreelatha

      Reply
    10. srividhya

      November 17, 2015 at 9:05 am

      Very healthy patties. Perfect for toddlers and easy to grab and eat.

      Reply
    11. Naina

      November 17, 2015 at 9:56 am

      I love love love this idea Vidya! My daughter is also the same kind who refuses to sit in one place to eat, so this would be a great snack for her 🙂

      Reply
    12. Antonia

      November 17, 2015 at 10:53 am

      This looks delicious Vidya! So creative 🙂

      Reply
    13. Jolly

      November 17, 2015 at 11:31 am

      Super healthy cutlet..very delicious !!

      Reply
    14. Malar

      November 17, 2015 at 4:05 pm

      Looks awesome Vidya...panniyaram even with venpongal interesting, I don't know how my LO is going to act up when she grows 🙂

      Reply
    15. Nish Kitchen

      November 17, 2015 at 4:10 pm

      Cutlet looks super yum and healthy. Going to make it for my little one. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    16. Lynn

      November 17, 2015 at 5:16 pm

      yumm this looks so good and different!

      Reply
    17. Freda

      November 17, 2015 at 5:35 pm

      So healthy and delicious !

      Reply
    18. Sathya @Mykitchenodyssey

      November 17, 2015 at 5:50 pm

      wow !! what a pretty patties, that too baked ones ..

      Reply
    19. Arasi

      November 17, 2015 at 8:20 pm

      It is raining cats and dogs here and you are making me drool dear.. 🙂 looks yummy..

      Reply
    20. CHCooks

      November 18, 2015 at 2:11 am

      These are yumm Vidya 🙂

      Reply
    21. Sundari

      November 18, 2015 at 3:02 am

      healthy and guilt -free snack!! Lovely color!!

      Reply
    22. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

      November 18, 2015 at 9:28 am

      These rajma cutlets look super yummy and full of good health. Yummy share, Vidya! 🙂

      Reply
    23. Mullai Madavan

      November 18, 2015 at 1:49 pm

      Nice yummy cutlets! Its raining here and wish i could have a few with a cup of hot coffee...

      Reply
    24. Vidya Srinivasan

      November 18, 2015 at 6:30 pm

      Thanks All:-)

      Reply
    25. Rafeeda

      November 21, 2015 at 10:34 pm

      That is so healthy! I love rajmas and having them in the form of cutlets sounds really appetising...

      Reply
    26. Sundari

      November 30, 2015 at 9:36 am

      wow!! baked cutlet, such a guilt-free snack!! Healthy and yummy too!!

      Reply
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