Easy Potato Croquettes | Crispy Party Starter Recipe

Описание: Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these Potato Coquettes / Vegetable Coquettes are an easy and delicious snack you can make at home. Made with mashed potatoes, mild spices, onions, herbs, and green chillies, these croquettes are coated in panko breadcrumbs and shallow fried until golden and crunchy.
They are perfect as a tea-time snack, party starter, or kids’ favourite. You can keep this recipe completely vegetarian or add crispy bacon bits or smoked chicken ham for a tasty non-vegetarian twist.
Serve these hot with a quick cheesy chipotle sauce for an irresistible combo.
Do try this recipe and share your feedback!

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Recipe: Potato Coquettes / Vegetable Coquettes
Ingredients
Main Ingredient
1 kilo potatoes
Spice Powders
1½ tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
½ tsp pepper powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
Other Ingredients
2–3 medium onions, finely chopped
4–5 green chillies, finely chopped
1 cup chopped coriander leaves
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
Salt to taste
For Coating
2 eggs
A pinch of salt
A pinch of pepper powder
Panko bread crumbs (as required) / bread crumbs
For Frying
Oil for shallow frying or medium deep frying
Method
Preparing the Potato Mixture
Wash the potatoes well and boil them until fully cooked.
Drain and allow them to cool completely.
Peel the potatoes and mash them well, ensuring there are no lumps.
Add salt to taste.
Add coriander powder, cumin powder, pepper powder, turmeric powder, chopped onions, chopped coriander leaves, chopped green chillies, and ginger-garlic paste.
Mix everything thoroughly.
Shape the mixture into small cylindrical croquettes.
Frying the Croquettes
Whisk the eggs in a bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
Dip each croquette into the egg mixture.
Roll well in panko bread crumbs, coating evenly.
Shallow fry or medium deep fry until golden brown and crisp.
I prefer shallow frying.
Drain on absorbent paper.
Serving Suggestion
Serve hot with Angus’s ( My son's) Cheat’s Cheese Sauce 👇
Angus’s Cheat’s Cheese Sauce
Cheese melt or grated cheese (as per taste)
1 cup chipotle sauce
Sriracha sauce (to taste)
A sprinkle of Cajun seasoning
Mix everything well and serve warm with the croquettes.
Variations
Add crispy fried bacon bits to the mashed potato mixture
Or add smoked chicken ham bits
These give a delicious smoky flavour and make the dish not entirely vegetarian.