Hey foodies!

We assume the title was wough to bring water to your mouths. Trust me, every town in India has a special Aloo Tikki Joint. That Aloo Tikki Joint keeps people queued in long lines for the special spicy serving of Aloo Tikki.

The Aloo Tikki along with chutneys presents a deadly combo that is hard to pass. Long story short, Aloo Tikki has plenty of nostalgic tales associated with it but when it comes to health these appetizing tikkis miserably fail. This creates a dilemma of choosing between taste and health. Yuvaap however, has a perfectly healthy recipe for your favorite dish. Shall we get started?

Ingredients

Oil – 1 tablespoon
Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon
Chana dal – 1 cup
Rock Salt – 1 teaspoon
Corriander powder – 1 teaspoon
Green Corriander – ¼ cup (chopped)
Flax seed powder – 1 tablespoon
Potatoes – 8-10 (boiled, mashed)
Hemp seed powder – 1 tablespoon

Instructions

The preparation is going to be super easy, you just need to follow the steps given below.

First, heat a pan and add 1 tablespoon cold- pressed coconut oil to it
Now add cumin seeds and wait for them to sputter
Time to add chana dal which will be used as stuffing
Now add spices including red chili powder, coriander powder, green coriander, and most importantly salt.
Now we will add flax seed powder to enhance nutritional quality.
Once prepared keep this mixture aside, it will be used as stuffing
Now take a mixing bowl and add mashed potato to it
Sprinkle hemp seed powder and knead the potatoes to make a smooth dough
Rub some oil in your palms and take a small section of dough, give it a round pattie-like shape and keep it hollow at the center
Fill the hollow part with the stuffing we made earlier
Now seal the Tikki from all the sides
Flatten the tikki between your palms
Once done with making tikkis bake them until they turn golden brown
Your favorite tikkis are ready to serve them with your favorite chutney
Bon Appetit!

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Benefits

As we told you earlier this Aloo Tikki is going to be super healthy. All credit goes to the nutritious ingredients we have used in it. Let’s learn more about the benefits these amazing ingredients provide

Chana Dal – Chana Dal is extremely rich in vitamin B complex and helps you stay energized throughout the day. It is diabetic-friendly and keeps your heart healthy. It contains phosphorus and calcium which is great for your bones and teeth health.

Hemp Seeds – Hemp seeds are incredibly nutritious, from vitamins to healthy fats, they contain all sorts of nutrients required by our body. They can reduce the risk of heart disease and relieve dry skin, they can improve several skin-related issues. Hemp seeds are a great source of plant-based protein and can help with menstrual disorders also.

Flax Seeds – Flax seeds fall under the category of super-seeds. It has great amounts of protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. Flax seeds are very rich in thiamine, which is important for energy metabolism and cell functions. The copper present in flax seeds is great for brain development, immune health, and iron metabolism. It may help in lowering cholesterol levels. It also helps in weight management.

With this recipe, it becomes easy to enjoy Aloo Tikki without feeling guilty about unhealthy eating. Try out this recipe at your home and impress your pals and the people around you.

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