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onion tikki recipe | pyaaz ki tikki | wheat flour onion pockets

easy onion tikki recipe | pyaaz ki tikki | wheat flour onion pockets
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian
Keyword onion tikki recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 pieces
Calories 194kcal
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

for stuffing:

  • 2 onion sliced
  • 1 cup poha / flattened rice thin
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ¾ tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp chaat masala
  • 2 chilli finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 2 tbsp coriander finely chopped
  • ½ tsp salt

for dough:

  • 2 cup wheat flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • water for kneading

for tempering:

  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • ½ tbsp sesame
  • few curry leaves
  • ¼ tsp chilli flakes
  • ¼ tsp mixed herbs

Instructions

how to make onion stuffing:

  • firstly, in a large bowl take 2 onion and 1 cup poha. adding poha helps to absorb moisture from onion and prevents tikki from turning soggy.
  • add ¼ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp cumin powder and ½ tsp chaat masala.
  • also, add 2 chilli, 1 tsp ginger paste, 2 tbsp coriander and ½ tsp salt.
  • squeeze and mix well making sure all the spices are well combined.

how to knead the dough and make onion pockets:

  • firstly, in a large bowl take 2 cup wheat flour and ½ tsp salt.
  • knead the dough adding water as required.
  • knead to a smooth and soft dough.
  • cover and rest for 20 minutes.
  • knead the dough again slightly, and pinch a ball sized dough.
  • dust the dough with flour and roll to thin thickness.
  • place 2 tbsp of prepared onion stuffing.
  • and fold to a square shape. seal the sides making sure it is well intact.
  • now place the folded tikki into the steamer and steam for 15 minutes.
  • steam until the tikki is cooked well and is non-sticky.

how to tempering the onion tikki:

  • in a pan heat 2 tsp oil. add 1 tsp mustard, ½ tbsp sesame, few curry leaves.
  • splutter the tempering.
  • place the steamed tikki into the pan.
  • roast on medium flame until the tikki turns crisp and golden brown.
  • also, add ¼ tsp chilli flakes and ¼ tsp mixed herbs.
  • finally, enjoy pyaaz ki tikki or onion pockets with tomato sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 3mg