AMLA BEETROOT TIKKIS

I am an absolute fan of beetroot!
Apart from its amazing nutritional value, what makes it special is the beautiful, natural colour it renders. I love using them in my cooking and trying them as the main ingredient in both sweet as well as savoury recipes.

I made these beetroot amla cutlets / tikkis as an after school snack for my kids. They ate shallow fried in the pan at minimal oil.

Preparation Time: 15 mins   
Cooking Time: 15 mins    

INGREDIENTS :

5 to 6 amlas (Indian gooseberries), grated
1 cup boiled and mashed beetroot
3 potatoes, boiled, peeled and mashed
1 tbsp oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2Tbsp oats
salt to taste
1/4 tbsp red chilli powder
1/4 tbsp garam masala
1 tbsp lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS :

1. Heat the oil in a broad pan and add the onion and sauté till lightly browned.
2. Add the beetroot and salt, mix well and saute for more 4 minutes or till the mixture becomes dry.
3. Add the chilli powder and lemon juice and mix well.
4. Add the potatoes, amla & oats mix well and refrigerate for 1/2 hour.
5. Divide the mixture into equal portions and make small flat tikkis of each.
6. Heat the oil in a pan and cook each tikki using little oil till they become crisp and
7. golden brown from both the sides.
8. Serve hot.

Here’s a short video for this recipe …

 

NOTES:

• You may add other veggies too.