Paneer Cutlets (Valentines special)

These cutlets are made with the mixture of Paneer, potatoes and aromatic spices like garam masala, cardamom powder and saffron. I had made this recipe for the special occasion of Valentines day, I had shaped them into small hearts. This snack could be used for starters in social gatherings or can be packed for kids school lunch. A healthy and tasty savory for Cottage cheese lovers.....!!!


This preparation will make about 10  small cutlets.
Ingredients:
250 grams Cottage cheese(Paneer)
2 medium potatoes(boiled)
1 small green chili
2 table spoon chopped coriander leaves
2 tablespoon cornflour
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder(kaali mirch)
1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin seeds powder(jeera powder)
1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder(Green ilaechi powder)
few saffron strands(kesar)
1 teaspoon black salt(kaala namak)
salt according to taste
heart shaped cookie cutter(for shaping)
oil for deep frying
For coating
1/2 cup semolina(sooji)
Method:
In a bowl crumble/grate paneer. Add grated/mashed potatoes in to it. Mix well.

Paneer and potatoes mashed

Add all the above mentioned ingredients and mix well. The material for cutlets is ready.

Spices added to the mixture

Take a heart shaped cookie cutter, apply little oil  on the side walls of the cutter. Fill it with the paneer mixture and press nicely and firmly. Press softly and slide the raw cutlets on a plate. Make all the cutlets following this process.

Shaping cutlets  with help of cookie cutter

Place each cutlet on the semolina and coat it properly from all sides. Keep them aside.

semolina coated cutlets

Heat oil in a kadahi(wok). The temperature of the oil should not be very hot, the flame should be in between low- medium. Frying on very high and low flame will scatter these cutlets in the wok.
Slide 4-5 cutlets into the oil and deep fry them from both sides till they turn golden brown in color.

Place them on an absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
Tasty and crispy Paneer Cutlets are ready!! Present  them with tomato roses and  ketchup.

Enjoy These cutlets with Cappuccino or Strawberry shake with your beloved ones on this Valentines day!!!!
Optional notes:
Be gentle and soft while making and shaping the cutlets or else they will break easily.
Use creamy paneer which is very soft for this recipe. They can be crumbled and bound easily.
One can increase the amount of spices as per ones taste!!