Makhana Millet Tikki (Lotus Seeds & Foxtail Millet Pattties)

 

          Fried snacks are anytime welcome by most of us. However, for a change, how about giving them a healthy touch without compromising on the taste and flavor? So check out these healthy shallow fried Makhana Millet Tikki which are worth a try and they tastes absolutely yummy. I have used Foxtail millet. You can go in for any other millet of your choice. 

          These Tikkis are a great party recipe perfect for special occasions. You can enjoy these them as an appetizer with sweet tamarind chutney or green chutney, as a tea-time snack or as a lunch box meal in the form of a wrap. It is a very easy recipe. All it needs to be done is to mix all the ingredients, make tikkis and shallow fry them to perfection. 

           Makhana is a very healthy snack item that can be enjoyed by just dry roasting it in butter and ghee. You can sprinkle some pepper or chili powder for a spicy flavor. Dessert made of makhana are equally tempting, is apt for festive occasions and is also diabetic friendly. Just skip the sugar and replace it with dates and you can enjoy it guilt free. 

             So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and give these Tikkis a try. They can also be served as a main course with naan, tandoori roti or pita bread. For a healthier version it can be grilled to perfection. You may also have it as a burger complete with all the stuffing of your choice. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this awesome treat.

• 1 & 1/2 cups makhana
• 1/2 cup Foxtail millet, cooked & ground to a paste
• 2 tbsp. roasted peanuts, powdered
• 2 tbsp. sesame seeds, dry roasted & powdered
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger, chopped
• 1 tsp. garlic, chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 2 tbsp. coriander leaves & stem, chopped
• 1 tsp. nigella seeds (kalonji)
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp. roasted coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp. roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1 tbsp. lime juice 
• oil to shallow fry

          Dry roast the Makhana till light golden in color & set aside to cool down. Then transfer to a mixer jar and blend into a powder.

          In a mixing bowl, transfer the powdered makhana powder. To it, add all the ingredients (except oil) and combine everything well.  

          Divide into equal size portions. Give a round shape or any shape of your choice.

          Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry them, few at a time, on both sides till golden brown and crisp on both sides.

          Drain on a kitchen towel and serve with sweet tamarind chutney and green chutney for a comforting evening snack.

      Dry roast the Makhana till light golden in color & set aside to cool down.

                Then transfer to a mixer jar & blend into a powder.

                     To it, add the cooked & blended millet, 

       

 

                 ground roasted peanuts and roasted sesame seeds, 

                  chopped onion, ginger, garlic, green chilies,

 

Kalonji, turmeric powder, roasted coriander powder, roasted cumin powder, garam masala powder,

                  

coriander leaves with stems, salt & lime juice. Combine everything well. 

Divide into equal size portions. Give a round shape or any shape of your choice.

Heat oil in a pan & shallow fry them, few at a time, on both sides till golden brown & crisp on both sides.

                      Drain on a kitchen towel.

 Serve with sweet tamarind chutney & green chutney for a comforting evening snack.

Black Rice Cutlet / Tikki / Kebab

 

           Check out these yummy cutlets made of black rice. They are wholesome, healthy and can be dished out in a jiffy. It tastes simply awesome and can be served as a tea time snack or as an appetizer with tomato sauce or green chutney. You may also serve as an ideal party snack or an after school snack.

           Finely chopped veggies of your choice, cheese or paneer can be added to make them more nutritious and to enhance the flavor. These cutlets can also be used as patties to prepare burger, roll or sandwich. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this interesting recipe.

         Black rice, also know as forbidden rice is widely found in the North East states of India where it is very popular. It is also found in many other countries like Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand. 

          This forbidden rice has numerous health benefits as it has a good amount of anti oxidants, proteins, fibers and is low in calories. 

          It is good for the prevention of obesity and diabetes. Black rice is nutty in taste and texture with a very unique flavor.

• 1/4 cup black rice, soaked overnight 
• 1-2 bread slices
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2" ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1-2 green chilies. chopped
• salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp. cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp. amchur powder
• 1 tsp. kasuri methi, crushed
• 2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• 2-3 tbsp. oil 

          Coarsely blend the soaked black rice with very little water. Keep aside. Soak the bread slices in water for a few seconds. Then squeeze out the water and keep aside.

          In a large bowl, mix together the blended rice, bread and all the mentioned ingredients (except oil). 

          Divide into equal portions and give a round cutlet shape. Refrigerate for some time. 

          Heat oil in a pan and fry the prepared cutlets, few at a time, on a medium flame on both sides till they are light golden in color. 

          Drain on a kitchen towel and serve them hot with tomato sauce or green chutney.

                       Mix together the blended rice, bread and all the mentioned ingredients.

                       (except oil).

                        Divide into equal portions & give a round cutlet shape. Refrigerate 

                        for some time. 

                         Heat oil in a pan & fry the cutlets on a medium flame till light golden.

                                  Drain on a kitchen towel.

                                  Serve them hot with tomato sauce or green chutney.

Diabetic Friendly Cutlet

 

           Diabetic friendly cutlets are an healthy take on any deep fried version. It is prepared using quinoa, foxtail millet, soya granules and oats. It can be enjoyed as an evening tea time snack or as an appetizer with any dip, chutney, ketchup or mayo. You may also serve as an ideal party snack or an after school snack.

           Finely chopped veggies of your choice, cheese or paneer can be added to make them more nutritious and to enhance the flavor. These cutlets can also be used as patties to prepare burger, roll or sandwich. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this interesting fusion recipe.

• 1/3 cup quinoa, soaked for an hour
• 1/3 cup foxtail millet, soaked for an hour
• 1/3 cup soya granules, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes & drained
• 1/3 cup oats, dry roasted & ground
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger, chopped
• 1 tsp. garlic, chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tsp. red chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp. coriander-cumin powder (dry roasted & ground)
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1 tsp. kasuri methi, crushed
• 2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp. lime
• oil to shallow fry

          Cook the quinoa and foxtail millet in enough water till soft. Drain well. 

          Now Take cooked the cooked quinoa, foxtail millet, drained soya granules & ground oats. Mash them well.

            Now to it, add rest of the ingredients (except oil).

          Divide into equal portions. Make round shaped cutlets out of it and refrigerate for 30 minutes. (Wet your hands with water / oil while shaping the cutlets).

          Heat oil in a pan and fry the prepared cutlets in batches till golden brown on both sides. 

          Drain on a kitchen towel and serve them hot with any dip, chutney, ketchup or mayo.

                        Take cooked & drained quinoa, foxtail millet, drained soya granules 

                        & ground oats.

                                  Mash them well.

                                 Now to it, add rest of the ingredients (except oil).

                                  Mix everything well. 

                         Divide into equal portions. Make round shaped cutlets out of it and

                         refrigerate for 30 minutes.

                       Heat oil in a pan & fry the cutlets in batches till golden on both sides.

                                   Drain on a kitchen towel.

                                  Serve them hot with any dip, chutney, ketchup or mayo.

Egg Galouti Kebab / Kabab

 

            These melt-in-the-mouth kebabs are worth a try and they tastes absolutely yummy. Galouti literally translates to soft and delicate. They are a great party recipe and is part of Awadhi (Lucknow) cuisine. You can enjoy these flavorsome kebabs as an appetizer with green chutney, as a tea-time snack or as a lunch box meal in the form of a wrap. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this delicacy.

          Galouti or Galawati Kebabs can also be made of mutton / chicken mince and with rajma too for the veg. version. It is a very delicate kebab and one needs to be very careful in the cooking process. 

          A vast variety of spices are needed for this recipe to make it aromatic. You need to first dry roast them and grind either separately or with the sautéed onion, ginger, garlic and chilies. 

Ingredients - 

• 3 eggs, boiled & chopped
• 1 tsp. rose water 
• 1 tbsp. oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1" ginger, chopped
• 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 green chilies
• handful of coriander leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp. roasted chickpea flour
• 1 tsp. ghee
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp. amchur powder (opt)
• 2-3 tbsp. oil to shallow fry

To dry roast - 

• 1" cinnamon
• 2-3 green cardamoms
• 3-4 cloves
• 1/2 tsp. peppercorns
• 1 tsp. shahjeera
• 1/2 tsp. kebab cheeni
• 1 star anise
• few dry rose petals
• 1 small stone flower
• 2 dry red chilies
• 1/2 mace
• a small piece of nutmeg

          Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a pan and sauté the onion, ginger, garlic and green chilies till light brown. Keep aside to cool. 

  

          Now grind it along with all the roasted dry spices and some water into a thick paste. Keep aside.

          Blend the boiled egg along with the rose water and then mix with the ground paste, coriander leaves, chickpea flour, ghee, amchur and salt into a dough. 

          Refrigerate for a couple of minutes so that it is easy to form kebabs.

          Wet your hands and then shape the dough into small round shaped kebabs. Refrigerate further for an hour or till serving time.

          Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the kebabs in batches till golden on both sides. Carefully flip them as they are very delicate. Drain on a kitchen towel and enjoy with green chutney.

                                  The ground paste. 

                                  Mix the blended eggs with the ground paste, coriander leaves, 

                                  chickpea flour, ghee, amchur and salt into a dough. 

                           Refrigerate for a couple of minutes so that it is easy to form kebabs.

                     Wet your hands & then shape the dough into small round shaped kebabs. 

                     Refrigerate for an hour or till serving time.

                         Heat oil in a pan & shallow fry the kebabs till golden on both sides.

                                  Carefully flip them as they are very delicate.

                                  Drain on a kitchen towel.

                                  Enjoy with green chutney.