How to make Green Moong Beetroot Tikki -
Packed with nutrients, these red tikkis are a delight to prepare and serve
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Sprouted green gram (moong), Fresh moong greens
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Green Moong Beetroot 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.
Prep Time : 21-25 minutes
Cook time : 6-10 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Green Moong Beetroot Tikki Recipe
Sprouted green gram (moong) 3 tablespoons
Fresh moong greens as required
Large beetroot boiled, peeled and grated 1
Medium potato boiled, peeled and grated 1
Onion chopped 2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Chaat masala 1/4 teaspoon
Red chilli powder a pinch
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
Cornflour 1 1/2 tabl for dusting
Oil for shallow frying
Sweet chilli sauce to serve
Green chutney to serve
Method
Step 1
Take beetroot in a large bowl, add sprouted green gram, potato, onion, salt, chaat masala, red chilli powder, lemon juice and cornflour and mix well.
Step 2
Divide the mixture into equal lemon sized potions and shape them into tikkis. Keep the tikkis on a plate and dust a little cornflour on them.
Step 3
Heat sufficient oil in a non-stick pan, and shallow-fry the tikkis, turning sides, till evenly light golden and crisp on both sides. Drain on absorbent paper.
Step 4
Transfer the tikkis on a serving plate, place a portion of the fresh green moong greens on one side and serve hot with sweet chilli sauce and green chutney.
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