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moong bean tikki served with ketchup and chai.
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Whole Moong Beans Tikki

Easy Moong Tikki recipe made with whole green moong and everyday pantry ingredients. A wholesome Indian snack and appetizer made by my mom, just like home.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Soaking time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 6
Calories: 235kcal

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole moong beans soaked overnight
  • 4 green chillies rough chopped
  • 2 inch ginger rough chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro rough chopped
  • 2 cups baby spinach rough chopped
  • 6 tablespoons gram flour
  • 6 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 24 cashews raw, unsalted

Instructions

  • Using a strainer, drain the soaked moong thoroughly, making sure all the water is removed. Discard any beans that did not soak properly.
  • Add green chiles, ginger, and moong to the food processor jar and process for 30 to 45 seconds or until the mixture is grainy.
  • Add the baby spinach, cilantro, salt, garam masala, besan, and breadcrumbs to the food processor. Pulse just until everything is well combined, keeping the mixture slightly coarse so the moong still has texture.
  • Divide the mixture into 24 equal portions and shape each into a tikki about 2 inches wide. Gently make a small dent in the center and press one cashew into each tikki.
  • Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat. Add oil and let it warm. Place the tikkis on the pan in a single layer and cook uncovered for 3 to 4 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden. Carefully flip and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until both sides are evenly cooked.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 968mg | Potassium: 625mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1070IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 4mg
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