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Broccoli Tikki

Broccoli Tikki

Are you looking for a healthy mid-meal snack? This should be your new go to snack! NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable, it helps in maintaining cholesterol levels, regulates hormones and is good for immunity, broccoli is rich in fibre which supports healthy bowel movements and aids in digestive health

10 min 1 servings 188 kcal

188 kcal

Calories

1.2 g

Protein

11.5 g

Carbs

7.5 g

Fat

Ingredients

  • •250-300g broccoli
  • •1 medium potato, washed with skin on
  • •1 tsp oil
  • •2 tsp cumin seeds
  • •1 tsp coriander seeds
  • •1 tsp salt
  • •2 green chillies, finely chopped
  • •½ tsp turmeric
  • •1 tsp chaat masala
  • •3 spring onions
  • •handful fresh coriander

Method

  1. 1

    Put potatoes in a pan with their skins on, cover with cold water, and then bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and let the food simmer until tender. Cool and drain.

  2. 2

    After the skin has cooled, take it off with your fingers and throw it away. Put the grated potato in a bowl and set it aside.

  3. 3

    Shred the broccoli florets into a fine powder.

  4. 4

    Preheat a frying pan, add the cumin and coriander seeds, and toast them until aromatic. Remove from the heat, let them cool, then grind them into a powder.

  5. 5

    Heat a sizable frying pan, add oil, and then add the chopped broccoli. Add the cumin and coriander powder and toss to begin cooking.

  6. 6

    Include the chaat masala, salt, turmeric, and green chilies.

  7. 7

    After the broccoli has softened (about 6-7 minutes), turn off the heat and let the mixture cool.

  8. 8

    Mix everything together, until everything is incorporated.

  9. 9

    Add the spring onions and fresh coriander there will be, thick mixture in the end. If needed, check the seasoning and make adjustments.

  10. 10

    Take a ball of the mixture and wet your hands to prevent the mixture from adhering to your fingertips. Create patties or tikki that are about 2 cm thick and 7 cm in diameter.

  11. 11

    Continue until they are all created. Put them in the refrigerator until you’re prepared to cook them.

  12. 12

    Place the tikki on a heated tava or frying pan for 2–3 minutes, or until they are a wonderful shade of brown. Cook the tikki on the opposite side as well.

  13. 13

    Be gentle because these are really sensitive. When you’re ready to serve them with green chutney.

  14. 14

    OVER TO YOU

  15. 15

    This is a delicious recipe for snacking, it is low in calories and is easy to prepare

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