Kale Chane ki Tikki or Kebab is a very delicious and nutritious snack made out of Black Grams. These Vegetarian Tikkis are easy to make and perfect for vegetarian lovers.

India is a land of diverse cuisine & each cuisine is different from others because of different ethnic groups, climatic conditions, soil types & locally available vegetables, spices, herbs & fruits. Black Gram is native to the Indian subcontinent & one of the healthiest options for vegetarians. Kale Chana is consumed as a metabolism booster & also helps in removing the toxin from your body because of its high fiber content.

We bring you one of the tastiest snacks recipes on your plate. So, entertain your guest, friends & family with nutritious, healthy & delicious snacks called Kale Chane ki Tikki.

Kale Chane Ki Tikki Recipe

By Arti Dubey

Healthy, nutritious & delicious snacks made of black grams. Perfect for vegetarian lover

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Soak Time 8

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 people

Calories 70 kcal

Ingredients

3 cups Boiled black grams (Kale Chane)
2-3 medium size boiled potatoes
2 medium size chopped onions
1 pinch Asafoetida (Hing)
100 gms Fresh paneer (Cottage Cheese)
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
5-6 no.s Chopped Green chillies
¼ cup Chopped Corriander leaves
1 tbsp Homemade garam masala - 4 Cloves, 1 tsp Jeera ( Cumin), 1 tsp whole Coriander seeds, Nutmeg, dalchini (Cinnamon), 2 Bay Leaves ( Tej Patta)- Roast all together & ground it.
2 tbsp Oil / Ghee for Shallow fry
Salt to taste

Ingredient for Dip or sides accompaniment

1 medium Tomato
2-3 no.s Green Chilies
6-7 no.s Garlic Cloves
1 Cup Mint leaves
½ cup Coriander leaves
4-5 pieces Brahmi Leaves
1 tsp Lime juice
Salt to taste

Instructions

Soak the Black gram for 6 to 8 hrs and then pressure cook them. Transfer it to a bowl once boiled.
Transfer the Black Gram to a blending jar and make a thick paste.
Add Mash Potato, Paneer, Chopped corriander, Salt with Black gram thick paste.
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a pan and add finely chopped Onion, Ginger Garlic paste, Chopped green Chilli, and stir them for few seconds.
Add a pinch of hing, Garam Masala, red chili powder, and crushed elaichi, and a very little salt. Stir them till the onion turn light brown and spices start releasing aroma.
Add the mixture and to the pan and cook for 5 to 7 mix till the Black gram paste get blend with the spices.
Remove the mixture and let them cool.
Add chopped coriander and mix it well with the kebab mixture. Start taking a small portion from the mixture and roll them into balls and press gently with your palms to give shape. Keep these uncooked kebabs on the side.
Heat oil or ghee in a pan and shallow fry these kebab on medium to slow flame from both the side till they are crispy and golden brown.
Serve the Tikki / Kebab with Dip or accompaniments. Kebab may be served with Green Chutney, Curd Dip or a mix of chopped tangy herbs

Direction to make Dip / Side accompaniment

Mix all the dip ingredients in a chopper and chop it very finely. Transfer it to a bowl and it is ready to serve.

Notes

Health benefits:

The above dish is loaded with protein, fiber, and carbohydrates and it is also a very good source of Vitamin B6, C, Folate, and mineral-like Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, and copper. This dish helps to increase the immune system, muscle mass, enhance hair and skin. It is also good for diabetic patients.

On other hand, the dip is also beneficial for health because it contains Brahmi and mint. Brahmi is a good source of antioxidants and helps to reduce inflammation and boost brain function, on the other hand, mint is also rich in Nutrients and helps indigestion.

Very healthy option for vegetarians.

Keyword Kale Chane ki Tikki, Veg Kebab, Veg Tikki

Kale Chane Ki Tikki