Goan Beef mince cutlets

From Grandma’s kitchen to my plate — Goan beef mince cutlets done right.Golden, juicy, and oh-so-Goan. These Goan beef mince cutlets didn’t come to play — they came to slay 🔥

🧂 Ingredients:

• 500g beef mince

• 1 medium potato (boiled, peeled, and mashed)

• 2 tbsp spice mix paste (see below)

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tsp vinegar or lime juice

• 1–2 green chilies (optional, finely chopped)

• Salt to taste

• 1 egg (for binding + coating)

• Semolina (for coating)

• Oil for shallow frying

👩‍🍳 Method:

1. Marinate:

   Mix the beef mince with spice mix paste, onions, ginger-garlic paste, vinegar, and salt. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.

2. Cook the mince:

   Heat a little oil in a pan. Cook the marinated mince until dry and aromatic.

   While cooking, add the mashed potato and mix well so it blends evenly with the meat.

3. Cool & Shape:

   Let the mixture cool, then mix in a little beaten egg (just to bind). Shape into small flat cutlets.

4. Coat:

   Dip each cutlet in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs or semolina.

5. Fry:

   Shallow-fry on medium heat till golden brown and crisp on both sides.

6. Serve:

   Serve hot with lime wedges, sliced onions, and a dash of Goan chilli 🌶️ sauce or ketchup.

🌿 spice mix paste:

Grind to a smooth paste:

• 1 cup fresh coriander leaves

• 6–8 green chilies

• 6–8 garlic cloves

• 1-inch ginger

• ½ tsp cumin seeds

• ½ tsp turmeric

• 2 tbsp vinegar

• Salt to taste

  
  

• 🌴And that’s it — your Goan-style beef mince cutlets are ready to serve!

• 🌴 Best enjoyed hot with a ketchup or a squeeze of lime and a side of memories.