Beetroot Quinoa Tikki

When I crave something chatpata but want to keep it light, I make these beetroot tikkis. Regular aloo tikki uses a lot of oil. This version uses just a teaspoon per side.

Quinoa adds protein, beetroot gives that gorgeous colour, and a coating of roasted rava makes them crisp. They are great for kids too.

Beetroot Quinoa Tikki

Quick Details
Makes: about 12 tikkis
Time: about 45 minutes
Diet: Vegetarian

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Course Snack

Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup quinoa washed and soaked
• 1 cup water for the quinoa
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 beetroots medium, peeled and cut
• 1 potato large, peeled and cut
• 2 green chillies minced
• 2 cups coriander minced
• 1 cup rava dry roasted, for binding and coating
• 2 tablespoons flaxseed powder roasted
• 2 tablespoons coriander and jeera powder roasted and ground
• 1 tablespoon chaat masala plus more to sprinkle
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• oil about 1 teaspoon per side

Instructions

 

• Cook the quinoa. Drain the quinoa, add the water and salt and pressure cook for 1 whistle. Reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes.
• Cook the vegetables. Cover the beetroot and potato with water and pressure cook for 1 whistle. Reduce the heat and cook for 6 minutes.
• Mix. Mix the green chillies and coriander with the quinoa. Mash the beetroot and potato and add.
• Season and bind. Add the flaxseed powder, coriander and jeera powder, chaat masala and garam masala. Add rava 1/4 cup at a time until the mixture holds its shape.
• Shape. Shape into flat tikkis and roll in rava.
• Cook. Cook on a pan with 1 teaspoon of oil on each side until golden brown. Sprinkle with chaat masala and serve hot.

Video

Keyword Beetroot Tikki, Quinoa Cutlet, Healthy Snack

Tips for the Best Beetroot Quinoa Tikki

• Mash the beetroot and potato while warm so they mix easily.
• Add the rava a little at a time until the mixture holds its shape.
• Coat the tikkis in rava for a crisp crust.
• Cook on medium heat so they brown without burning.

Storage

Shaped tikkis keep in the fridge for a day. Cook them fresh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip the quinoa?
Yes. Add a little more potato and rava to bind.

Can I air fry them?
Yes. Brush with oil and air fry at 200°C for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway.

Make these for your next snack time and tell me how they turned out. Watch the recipe video on YouTube and follow @askdeepa_ on Instagram for more.