Millet Tikki Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Millet (Foxtail, Finger, or Kodo millet)
• 2 medium Potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1/4 cup Carrot, grated
• 1/4 cup Peas, boiled
• 1 small Onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1 Green chili, finely chopped (optional)
• 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala
• 1/2 tsp Red chili powder (optional)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp Rice flour or bread crumbs (for binding)
• 2-3 tbsp Oil (for shallow frying)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Millet:

   • Rinse the millet thoroughly and cook it in 1 cup of water until soft and fluffy. Let it cool completely before using.

2. Prepare the Mixture:

   • In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked millet, mashed potatoes, grated carrots, boiled peas, and finely chopped onions.
   • Add chopped coriander leaves, green chili, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
   • If the mixture is too soft, add rice flour or bread crumbs to help bind the mixture.

3. Shape the Tikkis:

   • Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into round, flat tikkis or patties.

4. Shallow Fry the Tikkis:

   • Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Place the tikkis in the pan and shallow fry them until golden brown and crispy on both sides, flipping them halfway through.
   • Remove the tikkis from the pan and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

5. Serve:

   • Serve the millet tikkis hot with mint-coriander chutney, tamarind sauce, or ketchup. You can also pair them with a fresh salad for a wholesome meal.

Tips:

• You can add other vegetables like spinach or beetroot for extra nutrition.
• For a crispier texture, coat the tikkis with breadcrumbs before frying.

Enjoy these Millet Tikkis, a healthy, gluten-free snack that’s perfect for any time of the day!