Veg Vermicelli Bird's Nest

Veg vermicelli cutlet is a delicious Indian snack. The combination of crunchy outer layer and soft inner layer makes a yummy evening snack. To make this healthier, I skipped potatoes. So, weight watchers can have it without any hesitation. It is very easy to prepare, takes only about 30 minutes. You can deep fry them, but I shallow fried it with less oil.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

Onion – 1, finely chopped

Carrot – 2, finely chopped

Cabbage – ¼, finely chopped

Ginger garlic paste – ½ tsp

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

Red chili powder – 1 tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Garam masala – ½ tsp

Cilantro – few

Lemon juice – 2 tbsp

Salt – as needed

All-purpose flour- 2 tbsp

Roasted vermicelli – 1 cup

Oil – for shallow fry

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan, saute onion till it turns translucent. Add ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves.

2. Add all the vegetables and saute till it gets cooked. Add all the spice powders, salt and fry till the raw smell leaves off.

3. Add lemon juice and cilantro, give a good mix. Switch off the flame and Keep it aside.

4. In a bowl mix all-purpose flour and water, In another bowl take roasted vermicelli.

5. Now shape the cooked veg mixture into cutlets, coat them with all-purpose flour mix and vermicelli.

6. Heat oil in pan, shallow fry the cutlet on both sides and serve hot with ketchup.