Paneer oats cutlet is an easy-to-make snack that is packed with flavors. Also called oats tikki, they are patties made with cottage cheese, oats, potatoes, and spices. These oatmeal patties are great for building a delicious vegetarian burger.
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Why you will love this recipe?
- This oats paneer cutlet is delicious and easy to make.
- It can be customizable to suit your taste buds.
- These oatmeal patties can be enjoyed for snacks or breakfast. They are also great for burgers, wraps, etc.
Ingredients
Rolled oats: I use thick rolled oats to make the tikki.
Paneer: Paneer is Indian cottage cheese. You may either use freshly made paneer or store-bought ones.
Potato: It acts as a binding agent and helps bring the dough together.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Dry roast the oats on low heat for a few minutes until they are lightly golden (4-5 minutes). Let it cool completely (images 1 and 2).
Step 2: Combine oats, potato, paneer, carrot, ginger, chili, garam masala, amchur, chili powder, and salt in a large bowl. Bring the mixture together to form a soft dough (images 3 and 4).
Step 3: Pinch a small portion of the mixture and make a ball. Gently flatten it with your palms, ensuring no cracks at the ends. Repeat with the rest of the mixture (images 5 and 6).
Step 4: Heat oil and carefully place the cutlets in a single layer and shallow fry on medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip the cutlet and fry on the other side (images 7 and 8).
Expert Tips
The measurements in this recipe give 12-15 cutlets. You may half or double the recipe as per your preference.
Dry roast the oats and let them cool before using them. This adds a great texture and crunch to the cutlets.
If you cannot access amchur (dried mango powder), you can replace it with lemon/lime juice.
This is a great make-ahead snack. You can either shape and place them in the refrigerator or fry them and then store them.
How to serve oats paneer cutlet?
Always serve these patties hot or warm. They can be served with tomato ketchup, sweet chutney, green chutney, apple chutney, or yogurt dip. They taste great with a cup of masala chai.
Use these oatmeal patties to make a delicious burger similar to an aloo tikki burger. Make easy and delicious hamburger buns at home in under 30 minutes!
You can also use them in your wraps. Use them instead of potato patties to make aloo tikki chaat.
Serve these oatmeal patties with this tangy and delicious guava bbq sauce for your summer parties.
Recipe FAQs
This can happen if the moisture content of the mixture is high.
Yes. They keep good in the freezer for up to three months. To freeze them, place them on a freezer-safe tray in a single layer and freeze them for 4-5 hours. Then, place them in a freezer-safe ziplock or box. This way, they will be easy to separate and reheat.
Yes. Preheat oven to 360 F (180 C). Spray some cooking oil onto them and bake for 12-15 minutes. You can also air fry them at the same temperature for 8-9 minutes.
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- Air Fryer Mushrooms / Tandoori Mushroom
- Air Fryer Broccoli (Cheesy Malai Broccoli)
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Recipe card
Oats Paneer Cutlet
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup paneer
- 2 potatoes
- 1 medium carrot
- ½ inch ginger grated
- 2-3 green chili or as per taste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala (use store-bought or homemade garam masala)
- 1 teaspoon amchur
- Salt to taste
- 2-3 tablespoon oil
Instructions
Prep:
- Boil the potatoes and mash them well. Peel and grate the carrot.
- Dry roast the oats on low heat for a few minutes until they are slightly golden (4-5 minutes). Let it cool completely.
- Crumble the paneer, making sure there are no big pieces.
- Gather the rest of the ingredients.
Making cutlets:
- In a large bowl, combine oats, potato, paneer, carrot, ginger, chili, garam masala, amchur, chili powder, and salt. Bring the mixture together to form a soft dough.
- Pinch out a small portion of the mixture and make a ball. Gently flatten it with your palms making sure there are no cracks at the ends.
- Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
Frying the cutlets:
- Heat oil in a frying pan.
- Carefully place the cutlets in a single layer and shallow fry on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully flip the cutlet and fry on the other side.
- Drain on a paper towel.
- Serve hot with tomato ketchup or dip of your choice.
Katie says
Such a delicious recipe! I can't wait to make it again!
nancy says
what a tasty side dish