How to make Chana Tikki - A low calorie healthy chana tikki
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Main Ingredients : Chickpeas, Bread Crumbs (ब्रेड क्रम)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Snacks and Starters
Chana Tikki Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
For more recipes related to Chana Tikki checkout Falafel, Falafel, Thai Chilli Cakes, Chole Canapes . You can also find more Snacks and Starters recipes like Mini Tempered Idlis, Savoury Pastry, Bharwan Tandoori Aloo, Stir Fried Chinese Exotic.
Prep Time : 5-6 hour
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Chana Tikki Recipe
Chickpeas soaked and boiled 1 cup
Bread Crumbs 2 teaspoon
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Small onions finely chopped 1
Garlic crushed 2 cloves
Green chillies chopped 2-3
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Bread crumbs 1/2 cup
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 2 tablespoons
Refined flour (maida) 1/4 cup
Method
Step 1
Heat oil in a non stick pan. Add cumin seeds, onion and garlic. Sauté for five minutes. Add chillies and turmeric powder. Mix well and cook for two minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Step 2
Grind it coarsely with chickpeas and salt. Transfer into a bowl and add bread crumbs and coriander leaves. Mix well and knead into a soft dough.
Step 3
Divide into equal portions and shape into patties. Coat with refined flour and refrigerate for four hours. Heat the Grill Pan, brush it with a little oil.
Step 4
Place the patties in it and cook, turning sides, till fully done and golden brown on both sides. Serve hot with warm pita bread.
