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Amaranth Tikkis
- Natasha Kanade
- January 24, 2022
Ingredients:
- Ingredients Of Amaranth Tikkis
- 1 cup amaranth (chaulai) seeds
- 2 cups water
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped zucchini
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1/4 Tbsp chilli powder
- A pinch of amchoor powder
- 1 Tbsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- Lots of freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp oil, to pan fry
- Amaranth flour for dusting
Notes:
- The number of ingredients can change as per the number of people being served.
- If you like you can change the style and make modifications to the mentioned ingredients and recipe.
Directions:
Cooking the amaranth seeds:
- Boil 2 cups of water and add the amaranth stirring well.
- After a quick boil, cover the bowl, lower the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- When amaranth is cooked, season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Keep aside.
For the masala:
- In a small pan, add 1 Tbsp. oil, sauté garlic and onion until glossy.
- Then add the red pepper and zucchini, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Then add the lemon zest, garam masala powder, coriander powder, red chilli, and stir fry. Add the amchur and black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Add this mixture to the boiled amaranth. Let it cool until easily handled.
- Then make patties. Coat them in amaranth flour
- Pan fry them, using 2 tablespoons of oil till golden.