Broccoli Tikki
Broccoli Tikki is a delightful variation of the traditional Aloo Tikki. It features a mixture of finely chopped or grated broccoli, along an assortment of spices and herbs. The mixture is shaped into patties and shallow-fried or grilled until they turn golden and crispy on the outside. Broccoli Tikki offers a healthy twist to the classic snack, packed with the goodness of broccoli and the delicious flavors of Indian spices. Serve it as a tasty appetizer or snack, paired with chutney or dip of your choice, for a wholesome and flavorful treat!
Broccoli Tikki
Broccoli Tikki: Crispy Delight with a Healthy Bite!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb broccoli
- 4 medium potatoes, washed with skin on
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 green chillies, finely chopped
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- 3 spring onions
- handful fresh coriander
Instructions
- Place potatoes with the skin on into a pan and cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and leave to cook gently until soft. Drain and cool.
- Once cooled, peel the skin off with your fingers and discard. Grate the potatoes into a bowl and set to one side.
- Chop the broccoli florets so they finely shredded.
- Heat a frying pan and toast the cumin and coriander seeds until they become fragrant, remove and set to one side to cool then grind to a powder.
- Heat a large frying pan and add 1 tbsp oil add the shredded broccoli. Toss to start it cooking and add the coriander and cumin powder.
- Add the salt, turmeric, green chillies and chaat masala.
- Once the broccoli has softened (about 6-7 minutes), remove the mixture from the heat and leave to cool.
- Add some of the potatoes in and mix it all together add more potatoes until the mixture has combined.
- Add the fresh coriander and the spring onions. You should end up with a lovely thick mixture. Check the seasoning adjust if required.
- Wet your hands, to stop the mixture sticking to your fingers and take a ball mixture. Shape into patties or tikki, roughly 7cm in diameter and about 2cm thick.
- Repeat until they are all made. Place in the fridge until you are ready to cook them.
- Heat the grill and place the tikki on for 2-3 minutes until they turn a lovely brown color. Turn the tikki and cook the other side too.
- These are very delicate so be gentle. Remove and place on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven until you are ready to serve them.
