Looking for a creative and healthy snack? These adorable heart-shaped poha paneer cutlets are the perfect solution. Not only do they make for an appealing addition to kids’ tiffin boxes or party appetizers, but they also provide a nutritious and guilt-free option for those who care about their health. With a delightful balance of taste, protein, and nutrition, these heart-shaped cutlets are the perfect way to add some love to your plate.
Made with poha, paneer, peas, and a blend of spices, these cutlets are quick to prepare and easy to shape into heart forms, adding a touch of charm to your meal. They are baked to a crispy golden-brown perfection and served with a cooling yogurt dip for an extra layer of flavor. Here’s how you can make this fun and nutritious snack in just seven simple steps:
Serving: 2
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- Poha – 60g
- Peas – 50g
- Paneer – 50g
- Onion, finely chopped – 25g
- Carrot, grated – 20g
- Green chili – 1
- Bengal Gram flour – 25g
- Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
- Sesame seeds – 1 tsp
- Coriander leaves – 1-2 sprigs
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Chaat masala – ½ tsp
- Coriander powder – ½ tsp
- Cooking oil – 10ml
Method:
- Soak the poha in water for a few minutes and drain the excess water. Place it in a mixing bowl.
- Mash the peas gently and add them to the poha.
- Add the grated carrot, finely chopped onion, ginger garlic paste, and sesame seeds. Toss everything together.
- Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, chaat masala, and coriander powder.
- For binding, add Bengal gram flour and mix well.
- Scoop small portions of the mixture and shape them into mini hearts.
- Heat oil in a pan and toast the heart-shaped cutlets until they are golden brown and crispy.
Serve hot with a yogurt dip, and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Enjoy this healthy, protein-packed snack!
Nutritional Benefits:
These heart-shaped poha paneer cutlets are a great source of protein from paneer, peas, and Bengal gram flour. Protein plays an essential role in muscle growth and body development. The fiber content from peas and carrots helps in maintaining gut health and promotes a feeling of fullness for a longer time.
Nutritional Composition (per cutlet):
- Energy: 129 kcal
- Protein: 5.4g
- Fats: 5g
