Chickpeas & Millets Tikki

         These yummy and healthy tikkis made of black chickpeas and mixed millets are worth a try any day, especially during monsoon. They are just perfect as a tea-time snack or as appetizers to be enjoyed with any green / tamarind chutney or tomato sauce. 

          They can also be served inside burgers along with onion, lettuce, cucumber, tomato and cheese for a wholesome meal or brunch anytime of the day. Besides, they can also be made into a roll / Frankie or packed for a lunch box meal. 

• 1/2 cup boiled black chickpeas (makes 8-10)
• 1/4 cup mixed millets, dry roasted & powdered
• 1 tsp. corn flour
• 2 tbsp. fried onion
• 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1/2" ginger, finely chopped
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 2 tbsp. mint leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp. oil
• 1 tsp. lime juice
• oil to shallow fry

          In a bowl, combine all the ingredients (except oil) and shape into tikkis. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

         Heat some oil in a tawa and fry them in batches till golden in colour on both sides. 

         Drain on a kitchen towel and serve with tomato sauce, green chutney or tamarind chutney.