Onion Gravy with Veg Petties

🥔 Veg Petties (Cutlets)

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed

• ½ cup mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, beans – boiled and finely chopped)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1–2 green chilies, finely chopped

• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

• ½ tsp red chili powder

• ½ tsp garam masala

• ½ tsp cumin powder

• Salt to taste

• 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

• ½ cup breadcrumbs (plus extra for coating)

• 2 tbsp cornflour mixed with 3 tbsp water (slurry)

• Oil for shallow frying

Method

1. In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, vegetables, onion, chilies, ginger-garlic paste, spices, salt, coriander, and breadcrumbs.

2. Shape into round or oval patties.

3. Dip each patty in cornflour slurry and coat with breadcrumbs.

4. Shallow fry on medium heat until golden brown and crisp on both sides.

5. Keep aside.

🧅 Onion Gravy

Ingredients

• 3 large onions, thinly sliced

• 1 large onion, finely chopped

• 1 tomato, pureed

• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

• 2 tbsp oil or butter

• ½ tsp cumin seeds

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• ½ tsp red chili powder

• ½ tsp garam masala

• 1 tbsp cashew paste (optional)

• 1½ cups water

• Salt to taste

• Fresh coriander for garnish

Method

1. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds; let them splutter.

2. Add sliced onions with a pinch of salt and cook until deep golden brown.

3. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft.

4. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.

5. Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates.

6. Add turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.

7. Stir in cashew paste (if using) and water. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thick.

8. Finish with garam masala.

🍽️ To Serve

Place the fried petties in a dish and pour hot onion gravy over them. Garnish with coriander and serve with roti, naan, or rice.