MINTY MUSHROOM ROLLS

MINTY  MUSHROOM  ROLLS:
INGREDIENTS:        ( serves 8-10 )

4  boiled potatoes - mashed or grated
2  slices of bread - sides removed and crumbled to
                                       get fresh crumbs
1/2  tsp garam masala
1/2  tsp  red chilli powder
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
Bread crumbs to coat

Filling
1  tbsp  butter
150  g mushrooms - chopped (1-1/2 cups)
1/4  cup finely chopped mint leaves
1  large onion- chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

METHOD:

• Boil potatoes. Mash well while still hot or grate them if they have turned cold.
• Crumble the slices in a mixer or by hand to get fresh bread crumbs.
• To the mashed potatoes, add bread, garam masala, red chilli powder and salt to taste. Keep aside.
• To prepare the filling, heat butter in a pan.  Add onions and cook till soft.  Add mushrooms. Saute for 3-4 minutes and let them turn dry.
• Add mint, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Remove from heat.
• Divide the potato mixture into 8 balls. Flatten each potato ball to a diameter of about 3 inches.
• Place 1 tbsp of mushroom and mint filling on it. Press. Cover the filling by lifting the sides of the potato. Shape into a roll. Flatten the sides of the roll.
• Roll over bread crumbs to coat.
• Heat oil in a pan and fry till golden brown. Serve with tomato ketchup or chutney.