Beetroot Tikki are super spicy and delicious beetroot and potato patties that tastes incredibly delicious with ketchup and tea. Try this tikki for your evening snack and you will be amazed at how delicious they are!
Ingredients2 medium-sized beetroot washed, peeled, and cut in halves
4 potatoes peeled and cut in halves
1 spring onion white chopped
1 spring onion greens chopped
1 red onion chopped
2 green chilies chopped
1/4 cup coriander leaves chopped
3-4 bread slices soaked in water, squeezed, and broken in crumbs
2 tablespoon semolina /rava/suzi/breadcrumbs
Spices1 teaspoon red chilly powder
2 teaspoon chaat masala
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
salt to taste
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
4 tablespoon oil
water as required
Method* Take potatoes and beetroot in a pressure cooker with 1/4 cup water and cook for 2-3 whistles.
* Cool and mash with a vegetable masher or else grate in the vegetable grater.
* Transfer in a bowl and set aside.
* Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan, add cumin and mustard seeds. Let the seeds crackle. Add red onion, spring onion white part, and green chilies. Sauté for a minute and then add spices and salt.
* Remove from heat and add this onion masala to the mashed potato beet mixture.
* Add spring onion green, coriander leaves, and bread crumbs in it. Mix well. Check for seasoning and add more salt if required.
* Make 6 to 7 small balls from the mixture and shape them into patties. Spread semolina on a plate and roll the patties in it.
* Heat the remaining oil over a nonstick griddle and shallow fry the patties from both sides till crisp.
* Drain on paper towel and serve hot with tomato ketchup.