Potato Cutlets
These tasty Indian fried potato cutlets make a great appetizer, seasoned with garam masala, coriander powder, and fresh chopped cilantro. They're an excellent change of pace as a side dish, too!
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 23, 2026Share
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These tasty Indian fried potato cutlets make a great appetizer, seasoned with garam masala, coriander powder, and fresh chopped cilantro. They're an excellent change of pace as a side dish, too!
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Ingredients 8
5 medium-size potatoes, washed thoroughly
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons garam masala
2 tablespoons coriander powder
2 tablespoons black pepper
10 cilantro leaves, chopped
6 tablespoons bread crumbs
oil for frying
Instructions
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Put the unpeeled potatoes into a big saucepan, cover them with water, and set it over high heat. Bring to a boil; cook until potatoes are soft and tender. Drain the water, let the potatoes cool down, and peel them.
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Place potatoes in a large bowl. Mix in the salt, garam masala, coriander powder, pepper, and cilantro. Mash with a large fork or potato masher until there are no lumps. Form the potato mixture into flat cutlets, roughly 2 or 3 inches across and 1 inch thick. Coat each cutlet lightly in bread crumbs, and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat up about 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Fry potato cutlets in batches until golden brown on both sides. Add more oil as needed between each batch.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 150 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 9g
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Saturated Fat 1g
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Sodium 503mg
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Total Carbohydrate 16g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 2g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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