Recipe
Broccoli & Sprouts Protein Tikkis
Broccoli & Sprouts Protein Tikkis is the spicy dinner for the hour when nobody wants to decide.
Broccoli, steamed, as shown and Sprouts, steamed, as shown lead the pot. The rest is heat and salt.
Give it about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- Broccoli, steamed, as shown
- Sprouts, steamed, as shown
- Paneer, as shown
- Salt, to taste
- Chaat masala — 1/2 tsp
- Cumin powder — 1/2 tsp
- Red chilli powder — 1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder — 1/2 tsp
- Oil, a little, for pan-cooking
- Beetroot, steamed, as shown
- Greek yogurt/curd, as shown
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh mint, as shown
Steps
- Steam the broccoli, sprouts, and beetroot until soft.
- Mash the broccoli, sprouts, and paneer with the salt and spices.
- Shape into small tikkis.
- Pan-cook with a little oil until golden brown on both sides.
- For the dip, blend the steamed beetroot with the yogurt, salt, and mint.
- Serve the tikkis with the dip and a salad of your choice — a balanced, protein-rich lunch, ready in ~20 minutes.
The reel
Tips
- The oil should shimmer before the first piece goes in. A cool pan steams them.
- Leave space between pieces. Crowding the pan makes them soft instead of crisp.
- Lift them onto a rack for a minute so the bottoms stay crunchy.
Questions
How long does it take?
Broccoli & Sprouts Protein Tikkis takes about 20 minutes, from the first cut to the plate.
Is it kid-friendly?
Not as written. Broccoli & Sprouts Protein Tikkis isn't marked kid-friendly. Taste the heat before you serve it to kids, and set their portion aside if you add hot chili.
What can I substitute?
No Broccoli, steamed, as shown? Use the closest thing you have in the same amount. Broccoli & Sprouts Protein Tikkis is forgiving if the salt and the fat are right.
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