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Egg Cutlets

Cultural Context

Egg cutlets are a popular snack in the Maldives, often enjoyed as street food or during festive occasions. They reflect the local love for simple, hearty ingredients, combining the richness of eggs with the comforting texture of potatoes. Today, they are enjoyed not only in the Maldives but also in various forms across South Asia, adapting to local tastes and ingredients.

MaldivianMVmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 eggs
potatoes
onion
green chilies
coriander leaves
bread crumbs
salt
oil for frying

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: cauliflower

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while cauliflower reduces carbs.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are healthier and gluten-free.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat.

oil for frying

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is traditional.

1

Boil potatoes until tender, then peel and mash them.

2

Chop onion and green chilies finely.

3

Mix the mashed potatoes with the chopped onion and green chilies in a bowl.

4

Add chopped coriander leaves and salt to the mixture.

5

Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.

6

Form the potato mixture into small patties.

7

Dip each patty into the beaten eggs, coating well.

8

Roll the egg-coated patties in bread crumbs until fully covered.

9

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

10

Fry the patties until golden brown on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingfrying

Equipment Needed

frying panmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

eggsgluten

Also Known As

Egg CroquettesEgg Patties

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