Hara bhara soya tikki
Recipe by pooja of patna, IN
The goodness of soya, garlic and spinach is reinforced in these tikkis. Certain compounds in garlic inhibit cholesterol synthesis in the body, helping to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels. Serve hot with a fibre rich accompaniment like Carrot Garlic Chutney.
Ingredients
vegetarian
1 servings
- ¼ cup soya granules, coarsely ground
- 1 cup blanched and chopped spinach (palak)
- ¼ cup chopped coriander
- 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
- ½ tsp chopped garlic
- 2 tsp powdered roasted chana dal (daria)
- 2 tbsp besan (Bengal gram) flour
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp oil for cooking
Directions
- Soak the soya granules in lukewarm water for ½ an hour. Squeeze out the water. Keep aside.
- In a bowl, mix the soya granules with all the other ingredients. Sprinkle a little water and mix well.
- Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape them into flat tikkis (approx. 1½" in diameter).
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and cook the tikkis on both sides till they are golden brown in colour. 5. Serve hot with Carrot Garlic Chutney.