Sweet Potato & Lentil Tikki

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Sweet Potato & Lentil Tikki

A healthy Indian-style tikki made with sweet potato and lentils. High-fiber, protein-rich, and perfect for weight loss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 tikkis
Course: Evening Snack, Snacks
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 75
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup boiled sweet potato, mashed
  • 1/2 cup cooked moong dal (yellow lentils) drained well
  • 1/4 cup chopped coriander
  • 1 tsp ginger-chilli paste
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 2 tbsp besan for binding
  • 1 tsp oil for greasing
  • to taste salt

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Non-stick pan
  • Masher

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, add mashed sweet potato and cooked moong dal.
  2. Mix in coriander, ginger-chilli paste, chilli powder, cumin powder and salt.
  3. Add besan and combine well to form a soft dough.
  4. Shape small round tikkis with your hands.
  5. Heat a non-stick pan, brush with a little oil and place the tikkis.
  6. Cook on medium flame until golden and crisp on both sides.

Notes

You can air-fry the tikkis for an even lighter version. Add grated carrot or spinach for more nutrients.
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