Recipe
Power Puff Veggie Nuggets
Power Puff Veggie Nuggets cooks like a weeknight: comforting, direct, and ready for the table.
Start with breadcrumbs or poha and onion.
From the first sizzle to the bowl, about 30 minutes, and it's gentle enough for kids if you hold the hot chili.
Ingredients
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or poha
- 1–2 onion
- 1–2 tbsp ginger-garlic
- spices (turmeric, cumin, garam masala), to taste
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
Steps
- Prep veg and mix with spices, ginger-garlic, and binder (breadcrumb/poha/flour) per your list.
- Shape into nuggets or patties; chill 10 min if the mix is soft.
- Shallow-fry in a little oil or air-fry at 200°C (400°F), flipping once, until golden and cooked through.
- Drain on a rack; serve hot with chutney, yogurt, or ketchup.
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Tips
- The oil should shimmer before the first piece goes in. A cool pan steams them.
- Leave space between pieces. Crowding the pan makes them soft instead of crisp.
- Lift them onto a rack for a minute so the bottoms stay crunchy.
Questions
How long does it take?
Power Puff Veggie Nuggets takes about 30 minutes, from the first cut to the plate.
Is it kid-friendly?
Yes. Power Puff Veggie Nuggets is marked kid-friendly. Hold the hot chili if your table likes it milder.
What can I substitute?
No breadcrumbs or poha? Panko or crushed poha stands in at the same amount. The dish still tastes like Power Puff Veggie Nuggets.
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