Makhana Potato Cutlets for Babies, Toddlers, & Kids

A unique combination of Makhana and Potato makes a delicious snack for Toddlers and Kids. Makhana Potato Cutlet is a calcium-rich finger food that is very simple to prepare. The good news is that both Makhana and Potato are gluten-free. This cutlet is one such recipe that was a crowd-pleaser snack at home. Makhana Potato Cutlet can be given to babies from 8 + Months.
Makhana Potato Cutlet is a unique combination rich in healthy carbohydrates. Potatoes here assist in healthy weight gain and Calcium-rich Makhana helps in strengthening bones.
Benefits of Potato for Babies & Kids:
1. Rich in Carbohydrates and Dietary Fibre – Helps in weight gain
2. Rich in Vitamins – Helps in bone development and is good for skin
3. Presence of Choline – Improves sleep, memory, and learning in younger children
Benefits of Makhana for Babies & Kids:
1. Rich in Calcium – Useful for strengthening bones.
2. High in Fiber – Easily digestible & prevents constipation
3. Gluten-Free Food – An option for Kids who have a gluten allergy or otherwise
4. Loaded with Carbohydrates and Proteins – Aids overall growth
Do check out our other Cutlet Recipes
Check out our other Makhana & Potato Based Recipes
Video: Makhana Potato Cutlets for Babies, Toddlers, & Kids
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Makhana Potato Cutlets for Babies, Toddlers, & Kids
Makhana Potato Cutlets for Babies, Toddlers & Kids
Author:Kavitha Prashanth
Recipe Type: Snacks
Cuisine:Indian

Ingredients
- Makhana – 1 cup
- Potato – 2 Boiled
- Cashew nuts – 10
- Chilly Powder – 1 tsp
- Chat Masala – 1 tsp
- Salt – As needed
- Coriander Leaves – Finely chopped
Method
- Take a wide pan, dry roast Makhana/Foxnuts well, and transfer to a plate. Add cashew nuts to the same pan and roast it with ghee for a minute, until they turn slightly brown.
- Blend the roasted makhana and keep aside. Make it a coarse or fine powder as needed.
- Now in a bowl take boiled potatoes to mash them well. Add powdered makhana or foxnuts, roasted cashew nuts, chopped coriander leaves. Save some roasted cashews for toppings.
- To spice up the mixture add chat masala, chilly powder, and salt. You can adjust the quantity of spices according to the baby’s age. Salt can be skipped if you are making for babies below 1 year. The dough is ready to make cutlets.
5. Make round balls by applying some oil on your fingers to get to the Tikki shapes. You can even try out different shapes that kids like. In a wide pan, drizzle some oil or ghee place the shaped cutlets, and shallow fry the cookies in a medium flame. - Flip and cook on the other side and pour some more oil or ghee if required.
- Yummy Makhana Potato Cutlets are ready to be served.
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Makhana Potato Cutlets for Babies, Toddlers, & Kids
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Method of making Makhana Potato Cutlets
1. Take a wide pan, dry roast Makhana/Foxnuts well, and transfer to a plate. Add cashew nuts to the same pan and roast it with ghee for a minute, until they turn slightly brown.
2. Blend the roasted makhana and keep aside. Make it a coarse or fine powder as needed.
3. Now in a bowl take boiled potatoes to mash them well. Add powdered makhana or foxnuts, roasted cashew nuts, chopped coriander leaves. Save some roasted cashews for toppings.
4. To spice up the mixture add chat masala, chilly powder, and salt. You can adjust the quantity of spices according to the baby’s age. Salt can be skipped if you are making for babies below 1 year. The dough is ready to make cutlets.
5. Make round balls by applying some oil to your fingers to get to the Tikki shapes. You can even try out different shapes that kids like. In a wide pan, drizzle some oil or ghee place the shaped cutlets, and shallow fry the cookies in a medium flame.
6. Flip and cook on the other side and pour some more oil or ghee if required.
7. Yummy Makhana Potato Cutlets are ready to be served.
Makhana Potato Cutlets for Babies, Toddlers, & Kids
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