Vegetable Tikki

Vegetable Tikki is a delightful and healthy Indian snack made from a mix of spiced vegetables and herbs, shallow-fried to a golden crisp. Perfect as an appetizer or tea-time snack, these patties are both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Boiled potatoes - 200 grams
• Green peas - 100 grams
• Carrot (grated) - 50 grams
• Green beans (finely chopped) - 50 grams
• Onion (finely chopped) - 1 small
• Ginger paste - 1 teaspoon
• Green chili (finely chopped) - 1 small
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Rice flour - 2 tablespoons (for binding)
• Oil - for shallow frying

Steps

1. In a large bowl, mash the boiled potatoes until smooth.
2. Add the green peas, grated carrot, chopped green beans, onion, ginger paste, green chili, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, salt, and chopped coriander leaves to the bowl.
3. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
4. Add rice flour to the mixture to help bind the ingredients together and mix well.
5. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each portion into a round patty.
6. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a tablespoon of oil.
7. Once the oil is hot, place the patties in the pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
8. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until the tikki are golden brown and crispy.
9. Remove the tikki from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
10. Serve hot with mint chutney or yogurt dip.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber, promoting healthy digestion.
• Contains a variety of vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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