🍛 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

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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

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🍳 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).

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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).

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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

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🍽️ Assemble the Indian Chaat

On a plate:

1. Place 2–3 hot tikkis.
2. Spoon over curd.
3. Add green chutney + imli-jaggery chutney.
4. Sprinkle onion, tomato.
5. Add chaat masala, roasted jeera powder, red chili powder.
6. Add roasted peanuts/chana dal for crunch.
7. Garnish with dhania + pomegranate.

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❤️ 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.

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⭐ 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