Rajma Tikki

Rajma  or Kidney beans are a rich source of iron that increases your energy levels. These beans are also high in fiber, protein and complex carbohydrates that stabilize blood sugar levels. There are many other health benefits of Rajma which are good for your hair and skin too.

For day 2 under "1 Ingredient different categories" am here with a healthy and tasty snack " Rajma Tikki". Mashed rajma along with some spices and flours makes these tikki not only crunchy but also gives wonderful taste. Perfect for evening snack and a  great appetizer for parties. My family and friends loved these healthy bites, specially my kids. Please do try this yummy snack, here goes the recipe.....

                                         

We need:

Rajma 1 cup
Potato 1 medium
Onion 1 small
Green chili 1
Cilantro 1/2 cup
Gram flour 3 spoons
Corn flour 1 1/2 spoon
Cumin seeds 1 spoon
Salt to taste
Chili powder 1/2 spoon
Oil for deep frying
Bread crumbs 3 spoons


Method:


Soak rajma over night.
Wash the rajma now and presser cook with water for 2 to 3 whistles.
Remove and drain water.
Mash the cooked ramja with pav bhaji masher or use grinder.( pulse 2 to 3 times, do not make smooth paste)
Boil potato and peel the skin to mash.
Transfer to mixing bowl and add very thinly chopped onions, green chili, mashed potato, chili powder, salt, bread crumbs  and finally gram flour.
Mix well  and heat oil for deep frying.
In a small bowl add corn flour and  less than 1/4 cup water.
Mix well and keep side, we will be using this mixture to dip tikki's before frying.
Take small portion of rajma mixture and make as tikki's.
Now dip the tikki in corn flour water and remove.
Now add these tikki's in hot oil, fry till crisp and brown.
Transfer the fried tikki's on paper towel to remove excess oil.
Serve hot with green chutney or ketchup.

                                        

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