High-Protein Tikki
Ingredients:
½ cup boiled chickpeas (Kala Chana)
½ cup cooked moong dal (Green Gram)
2 tbsp sattu (Roasted Bengal Gram Flour)
1 small carrot, grated
2 tbsp finely chopped spinach
1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
½ tsp cumin powder
½ tsp garam masala
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp red chili powder (Optional)
½ tsp black salt
½ tsp lemon juice
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tbsp olive oil (for shallow frying)
Instructions:
1. Take a mixing bowl and mash the boiled chickpeas and cooked moong dal until smooth.
2. Add sattu, grated carrot, spinach, coriander, and all the spice powders. Mix well to form a dough-like consistency.
3. Shape the mixture into small, round tikkis.
4. Heat a non-stick pan and add a little olive oil. Shallow fry the tikkis on medium heat until they turn crispy and golden on both sides.
5. Serve warm with mint chutney or a low-fat yogurt dip for a healthy, protein-packed snack.