If you’re looking for a healthy, low-fat snack, then you’re in for the right news. Today, we’re sharing a recipe for a tikki that’s delicious, crispy, and healthy. We’re talking about tikkis made with bottle gourd and paneer.
This tikki made with bottle gourd and paneer is not only healthy, but it’s also delicious. You can make it for dinner or breakfast.
Gourd is a vegetable that many people don’t enjoy in their daily diet. But when you combine it with paneer, spices, and a few basic ingredients, it’s sure to be a delicious tikki. So, let’s learn the full recipe.
Ingredients for Paneer Lauki Tikki
- 1 cup grated bottle gourd
- 1 cup grated or mashed paneer
- 1/2 cup boiled and mashed potatoes
- 2 to 3 tablespoons gram flour
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 finely chopped green chili
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
How to prepare Paneer Lauki Tikki: Learn the full recipe
First, chop the bottle gourd. Wash and peel the gourd thoroughly and grate it. Now, squeeze the grated bottle gourd thoroughly to remove all the water.
Take a large bowl and add the squeezed bottle gourd. Add grated paneer and mashed boiled potatoes. Mix everything well. Now, add gram flour and some breadcrumbs. Then, add all the basic spices like green chilies, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, red chilies, garam masala, dry mango powder, salt, and chat masala. Mix everything thoroughly.
Knead the mixture with your hands until it can be easily formed into tikkis. Shape them into round tikkis.
Now, take a non-stick pan, heat it, and apply some oil. Place the prepared tikkis on the pan and fry them over medium heat. Once one side is golden and slightly crispy, carefully flip them over. This means that the tikkis are cooked evenly on both sides. Cook until both sides are well cooked and crispy.
Once the tikkis are cooked on both sides, transfer the prepared paneer lauki tikkis to a plate and serve hot. Green coriander-mint chutney, yogurt, or tomato chutney can be served with it. A little chaat masala sprinkled on top enhances its flavor. You can also make tikki chaat and eat it. If you like, you can also top it with sev.
