Healthy Fasting Sweet Potato Tikki

Calories

150

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Mix:
– In a mixing bowl, combine the smashed sweet potato, rajgira flour, and roasted peanuts.
– Add the green chili paste, red chili powder, salt, and cumin seeds.
– Mix all ingredients well to form a dough-like consistency.

2. Shape the Tikkis:
– Divide the mixture into equal portions.
– Shape each portion into round, flat tikkis.

3. Cooking the Tikkis:
– Heat a non-stick pan or tawa and lightly grease it with oil.
– Cook the tikkis on medium heat until they are golden brown and crisp on both sides. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes per side.

4. Serve:
– Serve hot with a side of yogurt or a mint-coriander chutney.

Health Benefits:

1. Sweet Potatoes:
– Rich in vitamins A and C, promoting vision and immune health.
– Good source of fiber which aids digestion.
– Low glycemic index, helping in blood sugar regulation.

2. Rajgira Flour:
– High in protein and essential amino acids.
– Contains a good amount of fiber.

3. Peanuts:
– Provide healthy fats, protein, and fiber.
– Good source of vitamins B and E.

4. Minimal Oil Cooking:
– Reduces overall calorie intake.
– Ensures a healthier cooking method preserving nutrients.

These tikkis are a nutritious, tasty option to enjoy during fasting or as a healthy snack any time!

Ingredients

2 cups smashed sweet potato
- ½ cup rajgira (amaranth) flour
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts, coarsely ground
- Green chili paste, to taste
- Red chili powder, to taste
- Salt, to taste (preferably sendha namak)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)