Jackfruit Tikki – Snack Right, Bite After Bite

Try this rustic tikki made with the miracle fruit - jackfruit and loaded with a blend of anti-inflammatory spices. Devour this healthy snack for breakfast or even with a cup of chai in the evening. Serve it with a chutney of your choice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8 tikkis
Calories 147 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 gms raw jackfruit
  • 4 garlic pods
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1- inch ginger
  • 1 tsp immunity powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 3 tbsp green peas
  • A pinch of carom seeds (Ajwain) and cumin powder
  • 3 tbsp sattu and roasted oats flour
  • Salt as per taste
  • Cold-pressed groundnut oil for pan-frying

Instructions
 

  • Oil your hands and peel the raw jackfruit with a knife. It will ensure your hands don’t get sticky by the end of the process.
  • Wash and boil the jackfruit in a pressure cooker for two whistles.
  • Once it cools down, mash it.
  • Now add two to three tablespoons of green peas to it.
  • Grind two green chilies, four garlic pods, and an inch of ginger into a paste.
  • Add this paste to the boiled mashed jackfruit.
  • Add one teaspoon of garam masala, immunity powder, salt, and three tablespoons of sattu and oats flour next.
  • Add a pinch of carom seeds and cumin powder. Mix everything well.
  • Next, heat a few drops of oil in a pan. Once the oil heats, take a small portion of the mashed jackfruit mixture in your hand and mold it gently into a tikki.
  • Pan-fry on both sides until crisp and golden brown.

Notes

  • Known as the magic healer, jackfruit is rich in Vitamin C and contains phytonutrients.
  • It is rich in fiber and protein. Its antiviral and antibacterial properties make it excellent for your immune system.
  • Cook it in the form of curries, tikkis, and salads, and reap the benefits of its rich and diverse components.
Disclaimer:
Please keep your healthcare provider in the loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical health condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid the same.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 38.2gProtein: 2.8gFat: 3.2g
Keyword traditional
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