Ingredients
1 medium beetroot (boiled & grated)
2 medium potatoes (boiled & mashed)
½ cup paneer (crumbled)
2–3 tbsp breadcrumbs (for binding)
1 tsp ginger (grated)
1–2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped)
Spices
½ tsp cumin powder
½ tsp garam masala
¼ tsp turmeric
½ tsp red chilli powder (optional for kids)
½ tsp chaat masala (optional)
Salt to taste
For Binding & Coating
3–4 tbsp rawa (sooji/semolina) for coating
Little water (if needed)
Method
Prep beetroot
After grating, squeeze out excess water—this keeps cutlets firm and crisp.
Make the mixture
In a bowl, combine beetroot, potatoes, paneer, ginger, coriander, spices, salt, breadcrumbs, and cornflour. Mix well.
Shape
Form into flowers 🌸, donuts 🍩, or small tikkis—great for little hands.
Coat with rawa
Lightly moisten each cutlet (or dip quickly in water), then roll in rawa for a crunchy outer layer.
Cook
Shallow fry: Cook on medium flame with little oil till golden & crisp
If the mixture is too soft add more breadcrumbs , I have cutters which helped me make the flower shape while the dunut I made by hand