Vegetarian Potato Chops (Parsi Style)

This is a recipe I got from our relatives in Pakistan.  I was told it is a Parsi Dish.  It is very tasty.

Ingredients

  • 1                      lb russet potatoes
  • 3                      eggs
  • 4                      oz frozen chopped  spinach or
  • 1                      bunch fresh spinach
  • 1                      tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4                   tsp jeera
  • 1/4                   tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4                   tsp freshly ground jeera
  • 1/2                   tsp Green Masala
  • 1/4                   tsp salt or to taste
  • 1                      finely chopped green onion
  • 1                      tsp fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1                      tsp fresh chopped mint
  • 1/2                   cup bread crumbs
  • 2                      cups oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Peel the potatoes, cut them in 1/2” cube and steam them.  In a medium saucepan put about 2 inches of water.  Use a colander to put your potatoes and put the colander in the saucepan.  The potatoes should not touch the water.  Cover it and let it cook for about 15 minutes.  The potatoes should be soft.
  2. In a medium bowl mash the potatoes, add 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp chilli powder or green masala.
  3. While the potatoes are cooking, boil the eggs for 10 minutes.
  4. If using frozen spinach, squeez most of the liquid out.  If using fresh spinach chop it fine and rinse it.
  5. In a small saucepan, heat 1 tbsp oil, add the jeera seeds, add the spinach,black pepper, crushed jeera, green masala and salt. 
  6. Cook, stirring till must of the liquid has evaporated.  Let it cool.
  7. Add the spring onions, cilantro and mint.
  8. Cut the eggs in quarters, remove the yoke of the egg.  With a fork mash the yoke and add it to the spinach.  Mix well.
  9. Fill the centre of the egg with this mixture.
  10. Make a ball of potatoes about 1-1/2inch round, roll it in bread crumbs, Pat it into an oblong on a piece of plastic, put the stuffed egg on it, pick up the plastic and make a bundle, sealing the egg.
  11. In a small bowl break the egg add a tbsp of water and beat it together.
  12. Dip the chop in the egg and deep fry in hot oil for 1 minutes on each side.
  13. Remove from the oil, drain it.
  14. Serve with a slice of lemon or Ambli.
Vegetarian Potato Chops

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