Savour the Delight of Palak Poha Tikki: A Recipe by Chef Meghna

Who doesn't love tikkis, especially when they're nutritious, super healthy, and delicious? Chef Meghna, a renowned food influencer, presents a delightful recipe for Palak Poha Tikki. These crispy tikkis are made with flattened rice (poha) and spinach, seasoned with a blend of spices, and shallow-fried to golden perfection. They're an ideal choice for a healthy and tasty breakfast or snack option and can even be air-fried for a lighter touch.

Palak Poha Tikki Recipe

Ingredients for Palak Poha Tikki:

• 1/4 cup Poha (Flattened Rice)
• 1 medium mashed Potato
• Finely chopped Spinach (Palak)
• Grated Carrot and chopped Onion
• 1 finely chopped small Ginger Knob
• Finely chopped Green Chillies (as per taste)
• 1 spoon White Sesame Seeds (Safed Til)
• Salt as per taste
• 1 Lemon Juice
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
• Kitchen King Masala (as per taste)
• Oil (for frying)
• Tomato Sauce, Sev & Pomegranate Seeds (for garnish)

Method to Prepare Palak Poha Tikki:

• Start by taking 1/4 cup of Poha in a bowl. Wash the poha with water, drain it, and keep it aside.
• In a mixing bowl, add 1 medium mashed potato, soaked poha, finely chopped spinach, grated carrot, chopped onion, chopped ginger, green chillies, white sesame seeds, salt, lemon juice, turmeric powder, and Kitchen King Masala.
• Combine all the ingredients well with your hands. If needed for binding, you can add a little more poha or bread crumbs.
• Shape the mixture into small tikkis.
• Heat oil in a pan and place the tikkis in it. Brush some oil on the tikkis and sprinkle white sesame seeds.
• Cook on medium heat until they turn golden brown from both sides.
• Serve the tikkis on a plate and garnish with tomato sauce, sev, and pomegranate seeds.

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A Delightful Snack for Any Occasion

Chef Meghna's Palak Poha Tikki is not just a treat for your taste buds but also a healthy option for your snack cravings. Whether you're hosting a party or simply enjoying a cup of tea, these tikkis are sure to be a hit. So, go ahead and indulge in this perfect tea-time snack with a side of green chutney for an extra zing!