🍛 Ingredients (Indian-style but healthified)
For the Tikkis
- 1 cup kala chana (black chickpeas), soaked overnight
- 1 medium sweet potato or regular potato (boiled & mashed)
- ¼ cup oats flour (ground oats) — Indian healthy binding
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 green chilies, chopped
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp jeera (cumin) powder
- 1 tsp dhaniya (coriander) powder
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp amchur (dry mango powder)
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
- A few drops of oil for brushing
For the Chaat Toppings (Indian Street Style)
- Homemade curd, whisked with a pinch of salt + pinch of sugar
- Green chutney (coriander, mint, green chili, lemon, salt)
- Sweet chutney (imli + a little jaggery)
- Finely chopped onion
- Finely chopped tomato
- Roasted jeera powder
- Chaat masala
- Red chili powder
- Coriander leaves
- Pomegranate seeds (optional but healthy)
- Roasted chana dal / crushed peanuts instead of sev for a healthy crunch
🍳 How to Make It (Indian Method)
1. Cook Kala Chana
- Pressure cook soaked kala chana with a little salt (4–5 whistles).
- Drain completely.
- Mash slightly or pulse in mixer once (keep some texture).
2. Prepare the Tikki Dough
Mix together:
- Crushed chana
- Mashed sweet potato/potato
- Onion + ginger + chili
- Spices (jeera, dhaniya, red chili, chaat masala, amchur)
- Oats flour for binding
Taste and adjust spices (Indian tikkis are usually tangy + spicy).
3. Shape & Cook
Air Fryer (healthiest Indian style)
- Shape tikkis
- Brush with 2–3 drops of oil
- Air fry at 180°C for 12–15 mins
- Flip halfway
Tawa (Indian home style, low oil)
- Heat a cast-iron tawa
- Brush lightly with oil
- Cook tikkis on medium flame
- Press gently to make them crisp on both sides
🍽️ Assemble the Indian Chaat
On a plate:
- Place 2–3 hot tikkis.
- Spoon over curd.
- Add green chutney + imli-jaggery chutney.
- Sprinkle onion, tomato.
- Add chaat masala, roasted jeera powder, red chili powder.
- Add roasted peanuts/chana dal for crunch.
- Garnish with dhania + pomegranate.
❤️ Healthy Tips (Indian Cooking Style)
- Use sweet potato to avoid too many carbs.
- Add sprouts on top for a protein boost.
- Use homemade curd — lighter and fresher.
- Avoid sev to make it weight-loss friendly.
- Add lemon juice before serving for an authentic Indian tang.
⭐ Why This Recipe Is Healthy
- High in plant protein + fiber
- Low oil (no deep frying)
- Low glycemic index
- Gluten-free (if using besan)
- Great for weight loss & digestion