Mashed Potato and Vegetable Patties with Ginger-Cilantro Chutney

Mashed Potato and Vegetable Patties with Ginger-Cilantro Chutney
Mashed Potato and Vegetable Patties with Ginger-Cilantro Chutney
These showcase all that's great about Indian food: They're vibrant, light, and fragrant. For a spicier patty, add a second stemmed and minced serrano chile.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
Indian Egg Ginger Onion Pepper Potato Appetizer Side Sauté Carrot Cilantro Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • paprika
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
  • 1/2 cup finely grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

Preparation Place potatoes in medium saucepan. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; cool. Peel cooled potatoes, place in medium bowl, and mash. Add 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, carrots, and next 6 ingredients. Mix lightly (do not mash). Divide mixture into 12 portions, using about 1/4 cup for each. Shape each portion into ball, then press lightly to form patty about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Do ahead Can be made 6 hours ahead. Transfer patties to large plate, cover, and chill. Preheat oven to 200°F. Whisk eggs in medium bowl to blend. Place remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs on large plate. Coat patties first in egg, then in breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. Transfer patties to clean large plate. Heat 1/3 cup oil in large skillet over medium heat. Working in 2 batches, cook patties until brown, about 5 minutes per side, adding more oil by tablespoonfuls as needed. Place patties on rimmed baking sheet. Transfer sheet to oven to keep patties warm. Place 2 patties on each of 6 plates. Drizzle patties with Ginger-cilantro chutney , sprinkle with chaat masala, if desired, and paprika.

Preparation Place potatoes in medium saucepan. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; cool. Peel cooled potatoes, place in medium bowl, and mash. Add 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, carrots, and next 6 ingredients. Mix lightly (do not mash). Divide mixture into 12 portions, using about 1/4 cup for each. Shape each portion into ball, then press lightly to form patty about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Do ahead Can be made 6 hours ahead. Transfer patties to large plate, cover, and chill. Preheat oven to 200°F. Whisk eggs in medium bowl to blend. Place remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs on large plate. Coat patties first in egg, then in breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. Transfer patties to clean large plate. Heat 1/3 cup oil in large skillet over medium heat. Working in 2 batches, cook patties until brown, about 5 minutes per side, adding more oil by tablespoonfuls as needed. Place patties on rimmed baking sheet. Transfer sheet to oven to keep patties warm. Place 2 patties on each of 6 plates. Drizzle patties with Ginger-cilantro chutney , sprinkle with chaat masala, if desired, and paprika.