Falafel Tikkis is a nutritious and healthy Indian snack made from white Kabuli channa (chickpeas), soaked overnight to enhance its texture and nutrition. This dish is packed with protein and flavored with fresh ingredients like garlic, ginger, green chili, and coriander. It is spiced up with cumin, coriander powder, and red chili powder, making it a delicious and crispy snack that’s perfect to serve with tomato sauce or hummus. Whether you’re looking for a midday snack or a light meal, these Falafel Tikkis are a great choice!
Falafel Tikkis Recipe – Healthy Indian Snack
Falafel Tikkis is an Indian dish made from soaked Kabuli channa (chickpeas), spiced with a flavorful mix of cumin, coriander, and red chili powder. This dish is simple to prepare and rich in nutrients, making it a healthy snack option. It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for serving with tomato sauce or hummus.
Ingredients
- 100 gm Soaked Channa white Kabuli channa, soaked overnight
- ½ medium Chopped Onion
- 4 pieces Garlic
- 1 tsp Ginger Paste
- ½ tbsp Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 medium Green Chili
- 1 cup Fresh Coriander Leaves chopped
- ¼ tsp Cumin Powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Red Chili Powder
- ¼ tsp Coriander Powder
Instructions
- In a bowl, soak the Kabuli channa overnight in water.
- The next day, drain the water from the soaked channa.
- In a grinder, add the soaked channa, chopped onion, garlic pieces, ginger paste, whole wheat flour, green chili, chopped coriander leaves, cumin powder, salt, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Grind into a coarse paste.
- Make small balls from the prepared mixture and set them aside.
- Heat oil in a kadai (deep pan). Once the oil is hot, fry the falafel balls until golden brown in color.
- Serve hot with tomato sauce or hummus.
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Notes
Calories: Approximately 200-250 per serving
