Amaranth leaf vegetable cutlets (cheera cutlet)

Amaranth leaf vegetable cutlets (cheera cutlet)

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Kerala-style croquettes: amaranth leaves, carrots, cabbage, and green peas sautéed with spices, mixed with mashed potatoes and breadcrumbs, coated in batt…

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These cutlets are perfect for a quick and delicious meal. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making them ideal for appetizers or main courses.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total1 hr
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying
  • Estimated cost$3.59 $0.90 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.19
  • $0.43
  • $0.15
  • $0.00
  • $1.43
  • $0.05
  • $0.04
  • $0.21
  • $0.12
  • $0.55
  • $0.04
  • $0.13
  • $0.05
  • $0.17
  • $0.03

Prices from US supermarkets for 10 of 15 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Cook the apples and mash them.
  2. In a frying pan, sauté the ginger, garlic, onion, chili peppers, and curry leaves in a little oil until they are lightly browned.
  3. Add the spices and mix well. ≈ 4 min
  4. When you start, add the amaranth and the other vegetables with the sugar, and sauté for two minutes.
  5. Water the dish, add salt, cover, and let it cook.
  6. Let it cool, then mix with the ground apples and half of the breadcrumbs.
  7. Shape the balls, flatten them to the desired form, and roll them in the remaining breadcrumbs. ≈ 10 min
  8. Fry them in hot oil.

The bill

Amaranth leaf vegetable cutlets (cheera cutlet)

  • 1/4 cup of shredded carrots$0.19
  • 1/4 cup of finely chopped green beans$0.43
  • 1/4 cup of green peas$0.15
  • 1/4 teaspoon of sugar$0.00
  • Two large potatoes$1.43
  • 1 teaspoon of grated ginger$0.05
  • 1 teaspoon of minced garlic$0.04
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped$0.21
  • 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric$0.12
  • 1.5 teaspoons of garam masala$0.55
  • 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds$0.04
  • 1/4 teaspoon of pepper$0.13
  • 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder$0.05
  • oil$0.17
  • salt$0.03

Total$3.59

that's $0.90 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of finely chopped amaranth leaves (also known as cheera)
  • 1/4 cup of shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup of shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup of finely chopped green beans
  • 1/4 cup of green peas
  • 1/4 teaspoon of sugar
  • Two large potatoes
  • 4 slices of bread, mixed into breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 green chili peppers, chopped
  • Two curry leaf branches
  • 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric
  • 1.5 teaspoons of garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
  • oil
  • salt
  • water

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