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Healthy Beetroot Cutlet (V-GF): This delicious and gorgeous looking Valentine’s inspired cutlet/patties are a healthy mix of beetroot, seasonal veggies along with some light spices.
Healthy Beetroot Cutlet (V + GF) | How to Make Beetroot Cutlet
Valentine’s is not over till you have had some heart-shaped delicacies and this Healthy Beetroot Cutlet (Valentines Heart Patties-V-GF) will surely make your Valentine’s extra special.
The sweetness from beets mixed with veggies and spices gives these cutlets/patties such a delicious and rich savory flavor.
Every year, I come up with different Valentine’s breakfast options as variety is the spice of life.
Especially, if you guys have different tastes like savory-spicy food and sweets food
But, since it’s Valentines, I thought why not create something that both will like and saves time too and oh healthy too.
Hence, these cutlets were decided upon and I’m planning to serve them along with Coconut-Raspberry Valentines Milkshake that I shared last year.
Now, beets are not an everyday vegetable for a lot of us although I do try have it once a month.
Also, I always found it to be too red in color and definitely sweeter than I like BUT if you read all about the healthy stuff these tiny little beets provide, you would want to include them in your regular meal plan.
Beets are rich in phytonutrients that are essential for healthy nerve and muscle functions along with much more.
You do have to consider one thing while using beets and that is not to cook them for long as they lose the phytonutrients the longer they are cooked.
Hence, for my recipe, I’m lightly frying them over a high flame which quickly cooks them and keeps the inside soft and moist.
As I’ve mentioned above, I’m using seasonal vegetables in this like carrots, potatoes, capsicum, etc and the mix of all these vegetables makes this recipe even more healthy and colorful.
Since it’s all lovey-dovey, I’m using the heart shaped cookie cutter to give them a perfect heart shape.
Here’s a picture of how I made them and also, I decorated one of the heart cutlets with a simple mint yogurt dressing.
Once you’ve had all your veggies+beets mixed together, it’s time to add some kind of binder to help cutlets hold its shape while frying.
I’m using a mix of oatmeal flour and almond flour which I had bought for a cookie recipe but you can use any other flour or even bread for this.
That’s it the mixture is ready and it will take 10 minutes to make 6 heart shape cutlets (medium side).
This Healthy Beetroot Cutlet also makes for a great burger stuffing or serve them along with a hot cuppa joe for a perfect little snack.
No matter how or when you serve them, they always make everyone happy.
So go ahead and make them for your someone special and enjoys them together this Valentine.
Infact these Healthy Beetroot Cutlet are extremely popular in Indian cuisine and mostly known as ‘Chukandar ki Tikki’ or Beetroot Tikki (where chukandar = beetroot in hindi).
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Healthy Beetroot Cutlet (Valentines Heart Patties-V-GF)
Healthy Beetroot Cutlet (V-GF): This delicious and gorgeous looking Valentine's inspired cutlet/patties are a healthy mix of beetroot, seasonal veggies along with some light spices.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Beetroot - peeled and grated
- 1/2 Carrot - peeled and grated
- 1 Medium capsicum - grated
- 1 Large Boiled Potato - grated
- 1/4 Tsp Ginger - grated
- 1 Small Green Chili - finely chopped (optional)
- 3 Tbsp Flour - check notes
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil - for frying
Spices
- 1/2 Tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Mango Powder - you can use lemon juice instead
- 1/2 Tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 Tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Salt - use as per taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add all the grated veggies, spices and mix evenly.
- Now, add the flour and form a dough.
To Make the Heart Shape:
Method 1:
- Take a heart shape cookie cutter and spoon 2-3 tbsp of this mixture in it.
- Gently push the mixture inside the cookie cutter to evenly distribute in all sides.
- Push the dough down and lift the cookie cutter up to release the heart shape cutlet/patty.
Method 2:
- Make a thick round ball (bigger than the cookie cutter).
- Place the cookie cutter over it and push it down.
- Remove the excess mixture from the outside of the cutter.
- Push the dough down and lift the cookie cutter up to release the heart shape cutlet/patty.
- Use any of the above method to form all the cutlets.
- Heat about 2 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan.
- Place the cutlets and cook for 1-2 minutes over high flame (keep an eye as they may burn quickly).
- Turn the cutlet to other side and cook for another minute.
- Once both sides are light brown, the cutlet is cooked and transfer them to a plate.
- Similarly, cook all the cutlets.
- Transfer to a plate and serve warm with favorite dip.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
5Serving Size:
2Amount Per Serving: Calories: 263Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 648mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 9g
21 Replies to "Healthy Beetroot Cutlet (V + GF) | How to Make Beetroot Cutlet"
Natasha February 13, 2017 (2:31 pm)
What an awesome, creative and simply beautiful dish. It sounds so flavorful.
Molly Kumar February 13, 2017 (3:15 pm)
Thanks Natasha 🙂
Lisa Rios February 13, 2017 (8:23 am)
My goodness, I have never tried one such cutlet before, but this looks absolutely delicious & colorful. Beetroot being a healthy veggy this is a wonderful recipe to try out right away!
Molly Kumar February 13, 2017 (5:07 pm)
Thanks so much Lisa and give them a try soon, they are totally yumm!
Chanelle Lynn February 12, 2017 (9:10 pm)
I just fell in love when I saw this… I just saved this link too! I can’t wait to try this recipe and I’ll let you know how mine turn out!
Molly Kumar February 14, 2017 (5:06 am)
That would be awesome n Ibcant wait to hear when you make them. Thanks for visiting.
Chanelle February 12, 2017 (9:08 pm)
I just fell in love when I saw this…. totally saved this link too! I can’t wait to try this. I’ll let you know how mine turn out!
Kusum February 12, 2017 (8:15 pm)
I am all about the beets this season of love and these beets patties are such a great add! These are way too cute and pretty to eat, you are making me hungry Molly! I am surely going to try them soon.
Molly Kumar February 14, 2017 (5:00 am)
Heheheh, Thanks Kusum n I look forward to you trying them. Beets just make this season of love much more prettier n healthier.
maria February 12, 2017 (4:14 pm)
Wow the perfect savory alternative to the heart shaped sweet treats that we are used to. Especially for the health conscientious person. They look absolutely amazing! Pinning it to my board as we speak. Thanks for being awesome!
Molly Kumar February 14, 2017 (5:03 am)
Thanks so much Maria.
Ance Antovska February 12, 2017 (3:04 pm)
Awww this is so sweet, looks so beautiful, great job. These recipe is perfect for Valentine’s day thank you for sharing !
Molly Kumar February 14, 2017 (5:06 am)
Thanks Ance.
Milica February 12, 2017 (4:32 am)
This is absolutely fabulous! I might made these mysrlf!
Molly Kumar February 14, 2017 (5:01 am)
That would be great, Thanks.
Manavi Siddhanti February 11, 2017 (9:56 am)
Probably the sweetest and prettiest cutlets I’ve ever seen my entire life. ? Great work, Molly! I love beetroots. Will try this out soon and would love to recommend this recipe to my friends. ?
Molly Kumar February 11, 2017 (5:52 pm)
Thanks Manavi, thats very sweet of you. Hope you try them soon – Hugs, Molly
Wendy February 11, 2017 (3:43 am)
Molly, not only are these beet patties perfect for Valentines Day (red color and all), but they sound absolutely delicious! I am definitely planning to make these because my husband and I both love beets. I also am excited to make these for my gluten free (and veggie) daughter.
I have a few questions. Is capsicum the same as bell pepper? Where do you find mango powder? I am thinking that I could grind up freeze dried mango which I have seen in the stores or use lemon juice as you suggest.
Molly Kumar February 11, 2017 (7:07 am)
Hi Wendy, Thanks for visiting and I’m so glad you liked the beetroot cutlets. Yes, capsicum is ‘bell peppers’ and you can completely skip dry mango powder as its used to add a little bit of tang to the savory recipe. But the frozen dried mango may not work as its going to make it sweet. Add lemon juice or just omit it completely. Hope you all enjoy it as much as we do. Happy Valentines to You’ll 🙂
Joely Smith February 11, 2017 (1:06 am)
I tried beets as a youth and hated them. It was not until about 2 years ago I tried GOOD beets. There is a BIG difference between canned and fresh beets and I am so glad I gave them another try! Your recipe looks so good! Will give it a try!
Molly Kumar February 14, 2017 (5:02 am)
I so agree with you and I love the flavor of fresh beets. I’m so glad you liked the recipe n thanks for visiting?