1980’s and 90’s were the days of Femina and Womensera magazines in India. If you wanted a new age recipe, that was the place most ladies thronged to. There was no internet and no blog. There was a lot of time and no information overload. Cook books and the few magazines were the only source of new recipes if one wanted to try. My neighbor Shantaka regularly subscribed to Femina and this recipe was featured in the magazine years back. She made this and that was the first time I had fish cutlets in my life. During my school days, cutlets were all the rage. The crisp slight sweetness from the bread crumb crust was something I really loved and I still do.
These fish cutlets are very easy to do and can be done within minutes. The only prep work that is needed is to boil and mash the potatoes, steam and shred the fish filets. If you cannot get fish filets, steam the fish and remove the skin and the bones. Shred them and set aside. Today I have used Salmon filets for the cutlet. Cat Fish etc.. also works fine.
Here is a detailed video recipe of how to do fish cutlets.
Enjoy your fish cutlets with ketchup and mayo.
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Fish Cutlet Recipe / Deep Fried Meen Cutlet Recipe
Easy recipe for deep fried fish cutlets. These fish cutlets can be made quick and it can be prepared well in advance.
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 10 cutlets 1x
Ingredients
For the patties
- 1 Big Potato / 1 Cup boiled and mashed potato
- 250 grams fish filet – 1 Cup steamed and shredded fish filet (I used Salmon)
- 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 green chillies, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 sprigs mint leaves, chopped fine
- 6 sprigs coriander leaves, chopped fine
For the Patty outer covering
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup bread crumbs
For frying
- 500 ml sunflower / vegetable oil
Instructions
For the patties
- Heat oil in a pan and add in the minced ginger. Fry for a minute.
- Add in the onions and green chillies. Fry till the onions are soft.
- Add in the salt.
- Add in the mashed potatoes, shredded fish, mint leaves and coriander leaves.
- Mix well and saute for a minute.
- Remove from heat.
For the Patty outer covering
- Take 2 tablespoon of the fish mixture and make small patties. Press them in between the palm and make it into a firm patty. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Take two bowls. Fill one with the beaten egg and the other with bread crumbs.
- Dip the patties in the eggs and then roll it in the bread crumbs.
- Set aside.
- At this stage, the patties can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and fried when necessary.
- The patties may also be frozen at this stage for up to a month. Just thaw to room temperature and proceed.
Deep Fry
- Heat oil until hot. Gently place the patties in hot oil and fry them till golden.
- Serve with Ketchup or Mayo.
Notes
A Note on Freezing
Freeze the bread crumb coated patties on a plate for about 4-5 hours. Make sure they don’t stick to each other. Then remove the plate and transfer the patties into zip lock bags. By doing this way, the patties wont get smashed and they will remain in individual pieces without getting stuck to each other.
Just remove the patties 30 minutes before and thaw them at room temperature.
Fry in hot oil
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: South Indian
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After long time, Thahira made your recipe and came out very delicious. Me,Salman and Suhaib only had this Fish Cutlets for our dinner but no other dishes. Usually I don’t eat fillet and especially cutlets made out of fish. But we found that this cutlet has no fish smell and well blended with masala. Particularly awesome taste..
Oh I initially thought you invented this recipe from your research, but thanks to Shanthakka and Femina.
Muchas Gracias for Posting this recipe, May God Bless you and your Family…
Thank you so much Sathak. Means a lot brother 🙂 I am glad the kids enjoyed. Regards to Thahira.
Thank you for the recipes. I changed the fish to canned mackerel in tomato sauce. Removed the mackerel from the sauce and then used it.. it tasted great. My husband is very happy with the outcome. Thank you once again. Your recipes never failed me😊
Thank you!
Super easy, will make it today
Hope you like the fish cutlets
Tried this for my 5 year old. He enjoyed it!
Tried it today.. It was delicious 🙂
Dear Suguna,
This looks like a great recipe!
Can I substitute semolina for breadcrumbs? How would the taste change? And why is it that many fish cutlet recipes seem to suggest breadcrumbs instead of semolina?
With thanks.
Awesome recipe,thanks Suguna,bought back childhood memories as my grandma would often make fish n prawn cutlets.
I have tried ur rava Kesari and iam confident abt ur recipe..am planning to make this cutlet tomorrow, thank you..
Tried it last night,came out very well. Thank u 🙂
Thank you so much!
hi, can i shallow fry them,will it taste d same way?
Thank you
Sure. You can shallow fry.
Can we use salmon fish for this recipe?
Sure Banu. You can.
The recipes are awesome and easy.. especially me being coimbatorean, most of the dishes meet my family’s expeectation.
Thanks for bringing up your knowledge to the wider forum and being beneficial to many..
Great effort Sisy.. well done.. Proud of you.
Thank you so much Priya!
This one reminded me of those wonderful college days where we wait for the cutlet Wednesday.It turned out very well.We finished everything within 10 mins.
so nice Raji. Cutlet is memories….