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Healthy Sweet Potato Veggie Tikkis
- Natasha Kanade
- January 24, 2022
- Easy
- Servings - 1
This recipe is curated to provide numerous health benefits while keeping calories to a minimum. It features powerful, nutritious and simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and boiled
- 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
- 1/4 cup finely chopped peas
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tbsp whole wheat flour (for binding)
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp oil (for shallow frying)
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Directions:
- Mash the boiled sweet potato in a bowl until smooth.
- Add chopped carrots, peas, onions, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder, salt, and whole wheat flour to the mashed sweet potato. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into small patties (tikkis).
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Cook the tikkis on both sides until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
- Bonus point: You can coat the tikkis in Oats flour (add some peri – peri mix spice) before you put it on the pan for extra crust
Health benefits of the ingredients:
- Sweet Potato: Rich in vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants, supports eye health, boosts immunity, and aids digestion.
- Veggies (Carrots, Peas, Onions): Packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, promote heart health, boost immunity, and improve digestion.
- Spices (Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala, Red Chili Powder): Enhance flavor while providing anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and digestion-boosting benefits.
- Oats Flour: Contains soluble fiber (beta-glucan), helping lower cholesterol and stabilises blood sugar.