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The economy got you down? 

Eating on a budget doesn't mean you have to eat unhealthy (read: fast food).  It also doesn't mean you have to slave in the kitchen for hours. 

Try this quick and easy recipe for nutritious and delicious Fish Cutlets and  feed your family a home cooked meal for under $10  ($3.50 for the fish, $2.50 for remaining ingredients and an extra $1.25 for 4 hamburger buns if you want to enjoy the cutlets as burgers).

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes (depending on size of skillet)

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Tilapia (or any other fish) - 2 fillets, approx 1/2 lb.

Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped

Ginger/Garlic paste - 1 Tbsp

Green Chilies - to taste, finely chopped

Cilantro Leaves - 5 sprigs, finely chopped

Egg Whites - 2

Lemon Juice - 1 Tbsp

Salt - to taste

Red Chili Powder - to taste

Garam Masala - 1 tsp or to taste

Bread Crumbs - approx 3/4 cup

Oil - 2 Tbsp

Method:

1. Wash and drain fish fillets well.

2. Heat non-stick skillet on medium heat.

3. Cook fillets without oil for 3-4 minutes on each side (until fully cooked).

4. Remove fillets into a bowl and allow to cool.

5. With a fork, open up the fish (flake it).

6. Add in Onions, Ginger/Garlic Paste, Green Chilies, Cilantro, Salt, Red Chili Powder, Garam Masala & Lemon Juice.

7. Mix well (you can use your hands to mix). Taste and adjust salt or other spices.

8. Add in Egg Whites and mix.

9. Add in Bread Crumbs until you can form a nice patty with the mixture.

10. Form patties with the mixture according to your desired size.

11. Heat a non-stick skillet and pan fry the patties using a little Oil on both sides until golden brown.

12. Serve hot with chutney, ketchup. or as a burger.

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