Healthy Chana Tikki Chaat: You Can Try on Your Cheat Day

Meghna Kamdar is a popular food influencer. She has recently shared a very interesting recipe of high protein kala chana tikki chaat. Made with high-protein kala Chana, this tikki can be enjoyed in various forms. You can add your favorite veggies to create a wholesome meal or turn it into a satisfying chaat as shown in the video. 

Here is the detailed method mentioned below:

To make Tikki:-

• Soak 1 cup Kala Chana overnight 
• Pressure cook on medium heat for up to 5-6 whistles 
• Coarsely mash boiled chana 
• Add 1 medium-boiled Potato 
• Add 2 finely chopped Green Chillies 
• Add 1 small finely chopped Ginger Knob 
• Add finely chopped Coriander Leaves 
• Add 1 medium size finely chopped Onion (optional) 
• Add Red Chilli Powder (as per taste) 
• Add 1 tsp Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder) 
• Add 1/2 tsp Garam Masala 
• Add 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi) 
• Add Salt as per taste 
• Add 1.5 tbs Breadcrumbs (can use oats powder alternatively) 
• Combine everything well together 
• Make round tikkis from this mixture 
• Heat Oil in a pan 
• Place all tikkis on it 
• Flip and cook all tikkis from both sides until golden brown 
• (Serve them as it is with green chutney) or 
• Place tikkis on a serving plate 
• Add Beaten Curd, Tikhi Chutney, Mithi Chutney, Sev and Pomegranate Seeds & special masala

This is the recipe for masala -> 

• Dry roast 2 tbs whole coriander, 1 tbs cumin seeds, 10-12 peppercorns, 4-5 red whole dry red Kashmiri chilies. 
• Turn off the heat & add a pinch of asafoetida, black salt & regular salt 
• Coarsely grind it.

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If you are looking for a healthy cheat meal, this tikki is perfect for you. Additionally, you alter ingredients as per your choice.