Methi Aloo Gobi Tikki

Methi Aloo Gobi Tikki is a flavorful Indian dish made with fenugreek leaves, potatoes, and cauliflower, packed with protein and spices. Perfect as a crispy snack or a light supper, these tikkis are sure to delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

• Fenugreek leaves (methi) - 100 grams, chopped
• Potatoes - 200 grams, boiled and mashed
• Cauliflower - 100 grams, grated
• Chickpea flour (besan) - 50 grams
• Green chilies - 1, finely chopped
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Oil - for shallow frying
• Fresh coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the boiled and mashed potatoes, grated cauliflower, and chopped fenugreek leaves.
2. Add chickpea flour, green chilies, grated ginger, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, chopped coriander leaves, and lemon juice to the mixture. Mix everything well until a dough forms.
3. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into flat patties (tikkis).
4. Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the tikkis in the pan.
5. Fry the tikkis for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy.
6. Remove the tikkis from the pan and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
7. Serve hot with mint chutney or yogurt dip.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from chickpea flour, supporting muscle health.
• Fenugreek leaves are known to aid digestion and may help regulate blood sugar levels.

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