Corn and Spinach Tikki

Corn and Spinach Tikki is a delightful Indian appetizer that combines sweet corn and nutritious spinach into crispy, golden fritters. Perfectly spiced and easy to make, these tikki are a healthy snack option for any time of the day.

Ingredients

• Fresh spinach - 100 grams
• Sweet corn (canned or boiled) - 150 grams
• Potato (boiled and mashed) - 100 grams
• Onion (finely chopped) - 50 grams
• Ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
• Green chili (finely chopped) - 1 small
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Rice flour - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Oil - for shallow frying

Steps

1. Wash the spinach thoroughly and blanch it in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and chop it finely.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, sweet corn, boiled potato, finely chopped onion, ginger, green chili, cumin powder, garam masala, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
3. Add the rice flour to the mixture to help bind it together. Mix again until a dough-like consistency forms.
4. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into small, flat patties (tikkis).
5. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the tikkis to the skillet, cooking them in batches if necessary.
6. Fry the tikkis for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy.
7. Remove the tikkis from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Serve hot with green chutney or yogurt dip.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 27 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from spinach, promoting eye health and boosting immunity.
• High in fiber from corn and spinach, aiding in digestion and providing a feeling of fullness.

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