Pan Fried & Baked Fenugreek Seeds Tikki

           Fenugreek seeds helps in lowering blood sugar levels and controls cholesterol, besides various other benefits. So prepare this healthy tikki with these wonder seeds as it is diabetic friendly. They can be had as an appetizer with chutney / sauce or made into a gravy as per choice. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it. 

          I have added some gram flour, rice flour which is optional, spinach, flaxseed and other basic seasonings to make this healthy tikki. 

          In this recipe you will find two ways of preparing these tikkis - by pan fry method and baking method. Either way it tastes great and can be served as a tea time snack too. 

          They can also be enjoyed as a chaat with a generous helping of some spiced yoghurt, chutneys, chopped onion, tomatoes, etc. 

• 1/4 cup fenugreek seeds, soaked overnight & drained (makes 10 tikkis)
• 1 cup gram flour (besan)
• 2 tbsp. rice flour (opt)
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp. roasted cumin & coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1 tsp. flaxseed
• 1 tsp. kasuri methi, crushed
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp. red chili flakes
• 1 tsp. ginger, grated
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• pinch of baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. asafoetida
• 1/2 cup chopped spinach 
• 2-3 tbsp. olive oil

          In a bowl, combine all the above mentioned ingredients (except oil) and divide into equal portions. Shape into round tikkis and refrigerate for 15 minutes. 

          Pan fry - Heat 2 tbsp. oil and pan fry half of them till golden brown on both sides. Drain on a kitchen towel and keep aside. 

          Bake - Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the remaining tikkis over it. Brush with some oil and bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes at 220 degrees C.

          Half way through flip them over and brush with some more oil. When done, serve these tikkis with green chutney or sauce. 

                                  Mix all the mentioned ingredients (except oil).

                  Divide into equal portions. Shape into round tikkis & refrigerate for 15 min. 

                      Bake - Line a baking tray with parchment paper & arrange half of the
                      tikkis over it.

                    Brush with some oil & bake in a preheated oven for 20 min at 220 degrees C.

                    

                    Pan fry - Heat 2 tbsp. oil & pan fry remaining tikkis till done on both sides. 

                                 Drain on a kitchen towel. 

                                  Serve these tikkis with green chutney or sauce.