Broken Wheat and Veggies Tikki

Broken Wheat and Veggies Tikki can be the perfect healthy snack for everyone. The tikkis are crispy and tasty and have a bite to them.

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 I have the perfect method to prepare the broken wheat (Lapsi) for the tikki. The tikkis or cutlets must have a minimum amount of moisture in them. That is exactly why it must be cooked in a special way.

The potatoes are best done in the microwave oven. This way they turn out perfect without any excess moisture in them. The veggies used must be chopped really fine so that they blend into the cutlets.

The tikkis may be deep fried, baked or grilled. I have shallow fried them just like a tikki is cooked. If you want a rich flavor, feel free to use ghee or clarified butter to fry them.

These broken wheat and veggies tikki are a really clever way  of getting your kids to eat vegetables in a fun way!

BROKEN WHEAT AND VEGGIES TIKKI                        Makes about 12

 

Ingredients:

Broken Wheat / Lapsi – ½ cup heaped

Boiled potatoes – 4 to 5 large

Bread crumbs – about 1/2 cup

Oil – for cooking and shallow frying

CHOPPED VEGGIES

Grated carrot – ½ cup

Finely chopped beans – ¼ cup

Boiled and mashed peas – 2 tblsp

Finely chopped onions – 1 tblsp

Finely chopped coriander – 3 tblsp

Finely chopped green chilies – 1 or 2

SPICES

Garam Masala pdr – ½ tsp

Roasted cumin pdr – 1 tsp

Chaat Masala pdr – 1 tsp

Black salt and Salt – to taste

Method:

1.    Wash the potatoes thoroughly. Using a fork prick it all over. Bake in the microwave oven on full power for 5 to 6 mins or till they are done.

2.    Peel and grate the potatoes and keep them aside.

3.    Wash the broken wheat with water 2 to 3 times. Add them to a pan of boiling water (the water should be double the volume of the wheat). Bring it back to the boil and let it sit for 1 ½ to 2 mins. Strain the water and wash the broken wheat with some cold water to get rid of the starch. Let it sit on the strainer for 2 hours or till well drained.

4.    Heat 1 tblsp of oil in a non stick pan and cook the broken wheat till it becomes very dry and all the moisture has evaporated. Cool it to room temperature.

5.    Take a large bowl, add in the cooked broken wheat and half the amount of potato. You may add in the rest later.

6.    Add in the chopped veggies and mix it lightly. Add in the spices and season with the salts. Now, mix to combine all the ingredients thoroughly. Add in the remaining potato and mix well.

7.    If the mix feels moist add in 1 or 2 tblsp of bread crumbs as binding agent. Give it a final mix and adjust the seasoning.

8.    Take a handful of the dough, form a ball and flatten it to a thick disk or tikki. Use all of the mixture to make the tikkis.

9.    Roll the tikkis in some bread crumbs and put them in the fridge for 15 to 20 mins. Shallow fry the tikkis till they are crispy on the outside.

10. Serve hot with some chutney or sauce.

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