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Healthy Paneer Broccoli Tikkis
- Natasha Kanade
- January 24, 2022
- Easy
- Serving - 1
This recipe is curated to provide numerous health benefits while keeping calories to a minimum. It features powerful, nutritious and simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 50g paneer (cottage cheese), crumbled
- 1/4 cup broccoli, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp oats flour (or ground oats)
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp oil (for cooking)
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Directions:
- Steam the broccoli until tender and finely chop it.
- Mix the crumbled paneer, steamed broccoli, oats flour, cumin powder, garam masala, green chili, turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste, and salt in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into small, round tikkis (patties).
- Heat a non-stick pan with 1/2 tsp oil.
- Cook the tikkis on both sides until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with chutney or yogurt dip.
Health benefits of the ingredients:
- Paneer (Cottage Cheese): Rich in protein and calcium, supports muscle growth and bone health.
- Broccoli: High in fiber, vitamins C and K, and antioxidants, boosts immunity and promotes digestion.
- Oats Flour: Contains soluble fiber (beta-glucan), helping lower cholesterol and stabilises blood sugar.
- Spices (Cumin, Garam Masala, Green Chili, Turmeric): These spices improve digestion, reduce inflammation, provide antioxidant benefits, and boost metabolism.
- Ginger-Garlic Paste: Supports digestion and has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits.