There could be several different things. Sometimes, if the mixture is left too long before pan frying, the veggies tend to release some water. This may make the mixture not hold shape. Also, if you use a starchier potato such as Russet, the binding effect is better. Finally, if this happens again in the future, you can add a just a bit of corn starch and it will help it hold together.

Loved this recepie. It tasted great.
had a small problem though. My cutlets did not hold shape. They were breaking off while I was pan frying them. it was really difficult for me to flip them over. When done, I could not hold each cutlet in the hand. It was just breaking off. What could have been the problem?
Does the proportion of potatoes to veggies have to do anythign with this? Pls help.

Yes, you can definitely add the ginger garlic paste.

could we add ginger garlic paste to the vegetable mixture before frying?