PASTA CUTLET

Delightful cutlets made out of Spaghetti. Preparation Time : 20-25 minutes Cooking Time : 15-20 minutes

Ingredients

Spaghetti 250 grams Milk 2 cups Refined flour (maida) 2 tablespoons Butter 2 tablespoons Black pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon Salt to taste Mustard powder 1/4 teaspoon Cheese, grated 1/2 cup Fresh bread crumbs as required

Method

Boil five cups of water with half a teaspoon of salt and one teaspoon oil. Add spaghetti and cook till al-dente. Refresh in cold water, drain and spread on a plate to cool. To prepare white sauce, heat butter, add refined flour and sauté for a couple of minutes. Gradually add milk, stirring all the while to avoid lumps. Add salt, pepper and mustard powder and stir to mix well. Take the pan off the heat and add grated cheese and mix well. When the white sauce cools a little, add boiled spaghetti and mix. Add fresh breadcrumbs as required to get dough consistency. Heat sufficient oil in a deep pan. Shape the dough into marble sized balls, press slightly and deep fry till light golden. Drain onto an absorbent paper and serve hot with a sauce of your choice.

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Tip

* To keep Cheddar, Swiss and other firm cheeses from drying, rub soft butter over the cut surfaces, wrap in plastic food wrap and store in the refrigerator.

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