CALCUTTA IRANI CUTLETS

(CHICKEN MINCE CUTLETS)

Though the Jewish influence on Bengali cuisine is chiefly seen in the dominance of confectioners like Nahoum’s and Flury’s, there has also been an import of a large number of savoury dishes as well. This is one such.

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Serves: 5 pieces

1 kg chicken mince

150 gm onion, chopped

25 gm mint, chopped

30 gm chilli, chopped

30 gm coriander, chopped

20 ml lemon juice

25 gm garlic paste

15 eggs

100 ml oil

Salt to taste

1.

Add all the ingredients, except the eggs, in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate for 45 minutes.

2.

Divide the chicken mixture into 5 equal portions.

3.

Beat 3 eggs in a bowl.

4.

Take one portion of chicken mixture on your wet palm. Flatten with the help of your other palm into a heart-shaped cutlet.

5.

Heat 20 ml oil in a non-stick pan on medium flame.

6.

Dip one cutlet in the egg wash and sauté.

7.

Pour egg wash over the cutlet till it coats the cutlet completely.

8.

Repeat the process for the rest of the cutlets.

9.

Serve hot.