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Beet Chop/Beetroot Patty – My twist on a street food from Kolkata

Beet Chop/Beetroot Patty

Ingredients

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2 medium size beetroots (grated)
a bunch of chives (finely chopped (you can use 1 medium size onion as a substitute))
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 tsp pinch asafoetida (hing)
1 large onion (boiled and mashed)
2 green chilies (finely chopped)
1 tbs all-purpose flour
1 egg (optional)
1 tbs panko bread crumbs (or any bread crumbs)
salt
oil (for pan fry)
1 medium red onion (chopped (to serve with the chop))
1 medium cucumber (chopped (to serve with the chop))

1
In a bowl, mix all the ingredients except oil, red onion and cucumber.
2
Make the patties from the mixture in whatever shape or size you like. This is the part where your hands will get all red and messy :)
3
Keep these in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
4
Pre-heat the oven to 350 F.
5
In a flat pan, heat 2 tbs oil and fry the patties in medium heat for about 4 minutes on each side.
6
Transfer the patties to a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes.
7
Serve hot with chopped red onions and cucumbers.