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channa dal stuffed aloo tikki
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dal tikki recipe | channa dal stuffed aloo tikki | tikki dal

easy dal tikki recipe | channa dal stuffed aloo tikki | tikki dal
Course Snack
Cuisine indian street food
Keyword dal tikki recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 5 Servings
Calories 250kcal
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

for stuffing:

  • ½ cup chana dal soaked 1 hour
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 2 tsp oil
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 2 chilli finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp cashew chopped
  • 2 tbsp peas
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp aamchur
  • ¼ tsp chaat masala
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¾ cup paneer cubed
  • 2 tbsp coriander finely chopped

for aloo mixture:

  • 4 potato boiled & grated
  • ¼ tsp corn flour
  • 2 tbsp besan
  • ½ tsp pepper powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp oil
  • oil for frying

Instructions

how to make chana dal stuffing:

  • firstly, in a pressure cooker take ½ cup chana dal. make sure to soak the dal for 1 hour.
  • add 1 cup water, ¼ tsp turmeric and 1 tsp oil.
  • pressure cook for 3 whistles or until the dal is cooked well yet retain their shape.
  • drain off the dal to remove excess water.
  • in a pan heat 2 tsp oil, add ½ tsp cumin, 1 tsp ginger, 2 chilli, 2 tbsp cashew and saute until the spices turn aromatic.
  • also, add 2 tbsp peas, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp aamchur, ¼ tsp chaat masala and 1 tsp salt.
  • saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
  • now add ¾ cup paneer and boiled dal.
  • mix well until everything is well combined.
  • further, add 2 tbsp coriander and mix well.
  • finally, transfer to the plate and cool completely. dal stuffing is ready.

how to make aloo mixture:

  • firstly, in a bowl take 4 boiled potatoes. make sure to boil the potato and cool it completely before using it.
  • add ¼ tsp cornflour, 2 tbsp besan. adding cornflour helps to remove moisture.
  • also add ½ tsp pepper powder, ½ tsp salt and mix well.
  • squeeze and mix until the dough is formed.
  • if the mixture is sticky, add 2 tsp oil and mix gently.
  • aloo mixture is ready to make tikki.

how to make stuffed tikki:

  • firstly, pinch a ball sized aloo mixture and flatten slightly.
  • place a small ball sized dal stuffing.
  • bring together making sure the stuffing is well stuffed.
  • flatten slightly, giving the tikki shape.
  • now fry the tikki on medium flame. you can pan fry or deep fry as per your preference.
  • fry on both sides until it turns golden brown and crispy.
  • drain off to remove excess oil.
  • finally, enjoy stuffed dal tikki with green chutney.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 2mg