Tuna Cutlets

A n easy and tasty Appetizer J 

Tuna Cutlets

Ingredients:
Canned tuna - 2 cans, I used the one in water (drain and flake it with a fork)
Boiled and mashed Potatoes-2 medium
Onion-2 medium, chopped fine
Ginger-2 tsp, chopped fine
Garlic-1 tsp, chopped fine
Green Chillies-2, chopped fine
Kashmeri Red chilly powder-1/2 tsp (adjust according to your taste)
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Pepper powder- 1 tsp
Garam Masala powder-1 tsp
Coriander leaves-3 tbsp, chopped fine
Mint Leaves-1 tbsp (optional)
Chopped Curry leaves – few
Salt to taste
Egg whites-2
Bread Crumbs- as required
Oil

 Method:

• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non stick pan, sauté chopped onion, ginger, garlic, green chillies and curry leaves until golden brown.
• Add chilly powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder and sauté for a minute or two.
• Add flaked tuna and sauté until tuna turns light brown.
• Add garam masala, chopped coriander leaves, mint leaves and mix well. Turn off the heat and keep aside for 5 to 10 minutes to cool down slightly.
• Add mashed potatoes. Mix well with hand.
• Form the mixture into desired shape.
• Beat the egg whites slightly with a fork adding 1 tbsp of water.
• Dip the cutlets in beaten egg and then roll them in breadcrumbs.
• Deep fry the cutlets in oil, until golden brown.
• Serve hot as an appetizer with tomato ketchup or as a side dish for chapathi, rice or even with bread slices.
• Makes about 20-25 cutlets.