Are you tired of the never-ending battle to get your picky eaters to embrace green leafy vegetables like spinach? Well, we have the ultimate solution for you: spinach fritters, also known as spinach cutlets! These culinary masterpieces are not just a tasty delight but also an ingenious way to win over even the most stubborn taste buds.
We all know the incredible nutritional benefits of spinach, but convincing toddlers to give it a try can feel like an impossible task. That’s where spinach fritters come in, armed with their secret weapon of pure deliciousness. These fritters are a culinary marvel, blending the goodness of spinach with a medley of essential nutrients. Packed with protein, carbohydrates, and an impressive array of vitamins and minerals, they are a powerhouse of nutrition in every bite.
But here’s the best part: spinach fritters don’t just tick all the nutritional boxes, they also boast a tantalizingly crispy texture and a savory flavor that will leave your little ones asking for more. They are perfect for tucking into lunchboxes or as a travel-friendly snack that keeps both hunger and taste buds satisfied.
Say goodbye to mealtime battles and hello to a newfound love for greens with these delectable spinach fritters. It’s time to outsmart picky eaters and transform mealtimes into a delightful adventure filled with healthy choices and happy tummies. Get ready to witness the magic of spinach fritters as they conquer even the most discerning taste palates with their irresistible charm!
Spinach Fritters
Ingredients:
- 1 cup spinach leaves, washed
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese, crumbled
- 1 potato, boiled and mashed
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Red chilly powder (optional)
- 1 green chilly
- 4-5 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 1/4 cup roasted gramflour
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- Bread crumbs for rolling
Method:
1. Boil enough water in a pan with ginger,garlic and green chilly. Once the water boils, turn off the stove.
2. Add spinach to the hot water and let it stay there for 5 minutes.
3. Strain everything and keep aside. Once cool, grind it to a paste.
4. In a bowl mix together potatoes, cheese, gram flour,salt and all the seasonings.
5. Add the spinach paste to the potato mix. Mix well till combined.
6. Make small patties of the mixture. Dip each patty in cornflour and then roll it in bread crumbs.
7. Shallow fry the patties till brown on both sides. Serve with curd dip, tomato ketchup or coriander chutney.
These are also good for kiddie parties – to make them heartier, you can also serve them in between a small bun or pav. We’re sure this is one snack your child can’t resist, and even you’ll have a hard time keeping your hands off!
Spinach Fritters
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach leaves washed
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese crumbled
- 1 potato boiled and mashed
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Red chilly powder optional
- 1 green chilly
- 4-5 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 1/4 cup roasted gramflour
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- Bread crumbs for rolling
Instructions
- Boil enough water in a pan with ginger,garlic and green chilly.
- Once the water boils, turn off the stove.
- Add spinach to the pan and let it stay there for 5 minutes.
- Strain everything and keep aside. Once cool, grind it to a paste.
- In a bowl mix together potatoes, cheese, gram flour,salt and all the seasonings.
- Add the spinach paste to the potato mix. Mix well till combined.
- Make small patties of the mixture. Dip each patty in cornflour and then roll it in bread crumbs.
- Shallow fry the patties till brown on both sides. Serve with curd dip or coriander chutney.
Author
Kanika has a masters in computer science and is now a stay at home mom to a cute little boy, Onish. She loves to cook and tries new and yummy recipes to get her fussy toddler to eat healthy.
Yogita Desale says
Can I give this to My 10 Months Old?
And in chart u mentioned potato fritters for 10 Months but there is no receipe of Potato fritters…
And can I give him fried foods at this age which oil I have to use??
Plz reply
pr says
Hi Yogita,
For 10 months old salt should not be added and spices has to be reduced and individual ingredients has to be introduced first. There are different recipes for 10 months old in this website dear. Here is the link to help you with selecting the best cooking oil for your baby. Link – https://goo.gl/QrH4HH
Dharmi says
This is like Hara bhara kabab
Dr Hemapriya says
Yes it is Kids Friendly Hara Bhara Kabab 🙂
prachi says
Can it be given to 7 month old baby?
Dr Hemapriya says
If you have introduced all the ingredients separately, you can give to the baby. And do not add salt /garam masala etc according to the little one’s age. However there are many many recipes for 7 months old, do check food chart of this age on the site.
kanika says
Thanx sumi.will surely try to get dome more recipes
sumi says
Hi Kanika,
I just love your recipes.I have tried your shahi tukda and cheese corn ball recipes and both the recipes were so delicious.Pls keep posting simple and healthy recipes.