Sprouts Tikki / Cutlet / Patty

       
          Sprouts, as everyone is aware of, has a lot of health benefits. It contains dietary fibre, proteins like vitamin K and C and is also a rich source of enzymes. Hence they are good in weight loss, prevents anemia, lowers cholesterol, improves the immune system and reduces blood pressure among other healthy benefits. 

           So it is advisable to take sprouts in any form possible. Today I made use of some of the sprouts in dishing out these yummy shallow fried tikkis / cutlets, which can be served as appetizers or as evening tea time snacks. So check the step by step pictorial reicpe to prepare it.

• 1 & 1/2 cups moong dal (Green gram) sprouts
• 2 tbsp. roasted chickpea flour
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1-2 green chilies
• 1" ginger, chopped
• 2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp. fried onions
• 2 tbsp. chopped pistachios
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp. red chili flakes
• 1 tsp. cumin powder
• 1 tsp. coriander powder
• 1 tsp. sesame seeds
• oil to shallow fry

          Steam the sprouts till they are soft.. Then grind them coarsely and add all the other ingredients (except oil) to it. Prepare a dough. Take a small portion out of it and give a round tikki shape.

          Refrigerate for a couple of minutes. Heat 2 tbsp. oil and shallow fry the tikkis in batches till golden brown on both sides. 

          Drain on a kitchen towel and serve them hot with kasundi (Bengali mustard sauce), green chutney or tomato ketchup.

                     Steam sprouts till soft. Grind coarsely & add all ingredients (except oil)
                     to it. Prepare a dough. 

                                 Take a small portion out of it & give a round tikki shape.

                        Heat 2 tbsp. oil & shallow fry them till golden brown on both sides. 

                                 Drain on a kitchen towel.

                           Serve hot with kasundi (Bengali mustard sauce), green chutney or 
                           tomato ketchup.

Grilled Paneer Tikka

          These healthy and yummy grilled paneer tikkas are so easy to make that you can serve these small bites in any in-house party all year round. Enjoy them with some homemade green chutney. These juicy paneer and the veggies accompanying them are just out of this world. 

           To get the smoky, chargrilled effect, just grill them over an open flame for a few seconds and voila! you get perfect restaurant style appetizers ready in no time. So do try them by following a simple step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 2 cups paneer cubes
• 2 cups assorted bell peppers, cubed
• 1-2 onions, cubed
• 1-2 tomatoes, cubed
• 1 cup yoghurt
• 1 tbsp. mustard oil
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp. red chili powder
• 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
• 2-3 tbsp. roasted chickpea flour
• 1 tsp. roasted cumin powder
• 1 tsp. garam masala powder
• few skewers, soaked in water for an hour
• oil to grease the skewers and for basting

            In a bowl, mix together all the above mentioned ingredients. Marinate the paneer cubes, onion, tomato and the bell peppers in it for an hour.

           Then string them into greased skewers and baste with some oil. Grill them for 25-30 minutes, by flipping them halfway through and basting with some more oil.

          When done, grill them on an open flame just for a few seconds to get a charred look and serve as an appetizer with green chutney.

                               In a bowl, mix together all the above mentioned ingredients. 

                 

                       Marinate paneer cubes, onion, tomato & bell peppers in it for an hour.

                               Then string them into greased skewers & baste with some oil.

                        Oven grill for 25-30 min. by flipping halfway & basting with some oil.

                        When done, grill on an open flame for a few seconds & serve as 
                        appetizers with green chutney.