Recipe: Chickpea Tikkis

Chickpe tikkis are a marvelous variation of the regular aloo tikkis. Channa is a great ingredient that makes tikkis crunchier and healthier. The perfect blend of boiled chickpeas, vegetables and spices makes these tikkis extra special.

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1. Combine the kabuli chana, mint leaves and green chillies and blend in a mixer to a coarse mixture without using water.

2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well.

3. Divide the mixture into 16 equal portions and shape them into round flat tikkis (approx. 2" diameter).

4. Grease a non-stick tava / griddle with ¼ tsp of oil.

5.Cook 8 tikkis using 1½ tsp of oil till the tikkis turn golden brown in colour from both the sides.

6. Repeat step 5 to make one more batch of tikkis. serve hot with green chutney.

Notes

1. 1 Cup of raw kabuli chana (white chick peas) gives 2½ cups soaked and boiled kabuli chana (white chick peas).

2. The quantity mentioned in this recipe can make upto 16 tikkis.