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By Natasha Minocha | Updated on September 25, 2024 8 Comments

Sweet Potato Millet Cutlets

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Something that is good and also good for you. Thatโ€™s sweet potato millet cutlets! Delicious, versatile, nourishing, and exploding with flavors and yummy textures!

Sweet Potato Millet Cutlets  with mint chutney on a plate.

I know it is Navratri, and many of us are eating vrat ka khana. But who says fasting food has to be the same old sabudana khichdi every year? There is a lot more you can do, and sweet potato and millet cutlets are just the start.ย 

Even if you are not fasting, like me, stick around. You can load the cutlets with any veggies and pack them with any seasoning from your spice rack, and youโ€™ll still end up with a scrumptious snackโ€”every. single. time.ย 

In case you are fasting, then follow the sweet potato millet cutlet recipe as is. Just remember to substitute the usual salt with sendha namak (Himalayan rock salt).

Sweet Potato Millet Cutlets | Healthy Vegan Recipe | Vrat ka Khana | Indian Fasting food

How to make sweet potato millet cutlets?

Most people know that sweet potatoes have an abundance of beta-carotene. Thatโ€™s the antioxidant that our body turns into vitamin A. What youโ€™re not likely to know is that they are also chock full of B vitamins, vitamin C, iron, calcium, and fiber. 

Millet is a nutritionally dense grain, gluten-free, and a fabulous source of iron. If youโ€™ve been looking for a low carb and high protein food, then this is it. Mix the sweet potatoes with Barnyard millet (Sama ke chawal), and you get a powerhouse of nourishment.

Ingredients for Sweet Potato Millet Cutlets | Healthy Vegan Recipe | Vrat ka Khana | Indian Fasting food

But the fact that sweet potato millet cutlets are healthy is just incidental. At my home, weโ€™re simply super fond of sweet potatoes and love to devour them in any form!

Making the cutlets is easy like Sunday mornings. You cook the millets. You steam the sweet potatoes. Mash them. Mix in, chopped cashews, green chilies, and spices. Roll them into balls. (They take shape effortlessly and in no time). And finally, cook!

Ready to cook Sweet Potato Millet Cutlets | Healthy Vegan Recipe | Vrat ka Khana | Indian Fasting food

Quick notes

I prefer to steam the sweet potatoes, but you can roast or pressure cook them. I avoid pressure cooking because the timing has to be precise. Else they turn into a mush. If you pick roasting, you can do it in a pan or the oven. 

You can cook the millet like rice โ€“ change the ratio a bit though... one cup of grain in 3 cups of water. Theyโ€™re done in a blink of an eye. The starchy rice is sticky, especially when warm, and that helps bind all the ingredients of the cutlet together. 

Sweet Potato Millet Cutlets | Healthy Vegan Recipe | Vrat ka Khana | Indian Fasting food

Cooking the cutlets

Right before I cooked them, I also stuck a couple of cashews on top of each cutlet. It's optional but you get an extra crunch and texture that youโ€™ll adore with every bite. 

By the way, if you are not in the mood for pan-frying, brush them liberally with oil, and then you can bake these babies. I donโ€™t have an air fryer, but Iโ€™ve heard fantastic things about them. These cutlets will cook really well in one. 

Sweet Potato Millet Cutlets | Healthy Vegan Recipe | Vrat ka Khana | Indian Fasting food

Serving the sweet potato millet cutlets

We enjoyed the cutlets with a bit of green mint chutney. You truly donโ€™t need anything else as an accompaniment because both the potatoes and millet absorb spice flavors like a sponge. 

You can serve them with a side of labneh or any dip of your choice as a quick snack with tea. 

My kids relished the millet cutlets in burgers, making a full meal out of them. A few slices of cucumber, some lettuce leaves, and fresh tomatoes did the trick!

These sweet potato millet cutlets are gluten-free and vegan. It makes them wholesome and hearty. But please, donโ€™t think of this just as a healthy recipe. The cutlets are fabulously satiating and delicious.

Add in a bit of grated cheese or crumbled paneer or tofu to make these even more heftier. Everyone loves a touch of creamy decadence! 

Sweet Potato Millet Cutlets | Healthy Vegan Recipe | Vrat ka Khana | Indian Fasting food

More vrat ka khana ideas

For all those who are fasting all nine days, here are some more Navratri food ideas:

  • Sabudana Kheer
  • Makhane Ki Kheer
  • Kuttu Aloo Paratha 
  • Almond Millet Kheer
  • Shakarkandi Ki Kheer
  • Raw Banana Millet Cutlet
Sweet Potato Millet Cutlets | Healthy Vegan Recipe | Vrat ka Khana | Indian Fasting food

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Sweet Potato Millet Cutlets with mint chutney on a plate.

Sweet Potato Millet Cutlets

Natasha Minocha
These sweet potato millet cutlets are healthy, wholesome, and hearty. They make for a satiating and delicious snack any time of the day!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 40 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 12 Cutlets
Calories 127 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 big Sweet potatoes, cooked
  • 1 1/4 cup Barnyard millet / sama ke chawal, cooked
  • 1/4 cup Cashews, finely chopped
  • 1-2 Green chilies, finely chopped
  • A big handful of chopped cilantro/ coriander
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder/ dhania powder
  • 1 tsp Roasted cumin powder/ bhuna jeera
  • 1 tsp Chaat masala
  • 3/4-1 tsp Salt
  • 3-4 tbsp Peanut oil for pan-frying You can use any oil of your choice.
  • Cashew halves for topping Optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked sweet potatoes, millets, cashews, green chillies, cilantro and all the spices.
  • Mix well to form a " dough". Taste and adjust for seasoning.
  • Form into 12 equal-sized balls, stick a couple of cashew halves on top. Press them slightly to flatten them.
  • Heat oil in a pan and cook the cutlets for 6-8 minutes each side till crispy and browned on both sides, Serve hot with any chutney/ sauce of your choice. Enjoy!

Notes

Cooking sweet potatoes:
I like to peel and cut them in thirds and steam them in my steamer or toss in a bit of oil ( peeled and diced) and bake at 200 C for 15-20 minutes, or until soft and cooked through.ย 
I prefer the steaming method for recipes that require the potatoes to be mashed.
Cooking barnyard millet:
Soak the millets for 20-30 minutes. Rinse well. Combine in a saucepan with water. I use 3 cups of water for 1 cup of millets. Add some salt to the water. Cover and bring it up to a boil. Lower the heat and let cook for 15 minutes or so, until soft and cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 160mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 49IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Sweet Potato Millet Cutlets | Healthy Vegan Recipe | Vrat ka Khana | Indian Fasting food

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  1. Susan says

    March 22, 2023 at 5:53 pm

    Can you use little millets instead of barnyard millets for this recipe ?

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      March 22, 2023 at 8:59 pm

      Yes absolutely!

      Reply
  2. Paulami Karia says

    February 21, 2023 at 1:53 am

    Hi Natasha can you please mention itโ€™s nutritional value you can send

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      February 23, 2023 at 11:05 am

      Hi Paulami, I'm so sorry I don't have the nutritional values for this recipe. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

      Reply
  3. reena shah says

    October 01, 2021 at 12:35 pm

    5 stars
    Such an outstanding recipeโ€ฆ the kids so loved it. It would never occur to make something with these two super ingredients. Thank you so much for it

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      October 04, 2021 at 9:30 am

      I'm so thrilled to hear this, Reena! Thanks so much for your kind words.

      Reply
  4. Pratiksha says

    March 25, 2021 at 12:40 pm

    5 stars
    If I wanna bake the cutlet, at what temperature and for how long should I do it. Thanks

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      March 26, 2021 at 3:15 pm

      Hi Pratiksha, you can bake these at 180 C for 20-25 minutes, turning them over once. Hope this helps.:)

      Reply
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