*Veggie Hearts

Are you are looking out for an appetizer or a snack recipe.....here is the recipe which everybody will love and it will help you win everyone's heart,he...he :)

Veggie Hearts

This recipe is similar to Aloo tikki but with a healthy twist.Everybody loves potato.....so along with potatoes I thought why not add other vegetables and make a more nutritious and tasty recipe. When I started making,I did not think that this recipe will turn out so yummy. I truly enjoyed Veggie hearts with onion slices and tamarind chutney.......they tasted awesome!!!

Ingredients

• Potato 3 medium
• Mixed vegetables,fresh/frozen 1cup (carrots, beans, corn, green peas, lima beans.You can add vegetables of your choice.)
• Onion 1 small,finely chopped
• Ginger-garlic paste 1tbsp
• Mint 7-8 leaves, finely chopped
• Cilantro (Corainder) 1tbsp,finely chopped
• Lime juice 2 tsp
• Garam masala 3-4 tsp
• Cumin-corainder seeds powder (Jeera-dhania powder) 2-3 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil for pan frying
• Poppy seeds to coat
• Bread crumbs 1/2 cup (for binding)

Method

• Boil and peel the potatoes. If you are using fresh vegetables,boil them also along with potatoes and if you are using frozen vegetables then thaw them before mashing.
  
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• Add all the ingredients to potato and mixed vegetable mixture,except oil and poppy seeds and mash thoroughly.
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• Divide the mixture into equal portions and keep aside.
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• Wash and dry you hands and apply a little oil to your palm.
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• Take each portion of the vegetable mixture and make a ball.
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• Gently flatten each ball into a round patty and give it the shape of a heart with a mould or even with hand.You can use any shape mould.
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• Repeat the procedure for the rest and then roll the hearts in a plate of poppy seeds such that they get coated on all sides.
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• Heat 1 tsp. oil in a non-stick pan over a low heat. Put 2-4 patties at a time depending on your pan size and pan-fry on both sides till crisp golden brown, adding oil if required.
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• Veggie hearts are now ready.

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• Serve hot with tamarind chutney or ketchup. I would suggest you to try with onion slices also,it tastes too good.

Serves 4

Note:

• To prevent the patties from breaking,boil the potatoes in steam,don't use water.
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• Add some cornflour to the vegetable mixture if the patties are breaking.

This recipe is rushing to the Monthly Mingle - Appetizers & Hors'Doeuvres event hosted by Mansi of Fun and Food blog.This event was started by Meeta of What's For Lunch Honey?