Crab Cutlet

Cutlets are every one's fav appetizer,of course a good choice for evening snacks or a party. Crispy on the outside, moist and exploding with flavor on the inside makes this dish a favorite of young and old alike. Also known as 'croquette',made with minced meat or vegetables ,smashed potatoes ,encased in bread crumbs and deep or shallow fried.Last weekend,we celebrated one of our friends birthday .we planned our simple menu with 'Crab cutlet' as appetizer,My other friends made Idiyaapam,Badam Chicken curry,Potato Stew and rice and Heavenly Tiramisu as dessert.I brought 'Alaskan King Crab' with shells from Costco.Alaskan King Crab Legs are low in fat and calories, and they are a light and healthy source of high-quality protein.Ready for ur party !!!!
Ingredients..
Crab meat 2cups(use canned meat or fresh )
Chopped onions 1cup
Potato-boiled and smashed 1cup
Chopped ginger 2tsp
Fennel seeds 1/4tsp
Green chilli chopped 2tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4tsp
Red chilli powder 1tsp(optional)
Egg yolks 2
Egg whites 2
Cilantro
Bread crumbs 1cup
Oil for shallow frying
Salt to taste
Method...
Heat 1tbsp oil in a pan,saute fennel seeds,onions,ginger and green chilli till raw smell goes off.Now add Crab meat and salt and cook for some mins.Once its cooked well.Turn off the flame.Add turmeric powder,boiled potatoes,cilantro ,egg yolks and mix well.Make equals balls from mixture and shape it into cutlet.Beat egg white.Dip each cutlet in egg white ,then in bread crumbs and shallow fry it till golden brown.Serve hot with Tomato ketchup.