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