Healthy Ragi Tikki Chaat: A Flavorful Indian Street Food Twist
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About Healthy Ragi Tikki Chaat: A Flavorful Indian Street Food Twist
Experience the explosion of flavors in this healthy twist on the beloved Indian street food, Ragi Tikki Chaat! This recipe combines crispy ragi tikkis with a vibrant chickpea curry, creating a satisfying and nutritious meal.We've replaced traditional ingredients with healthier alternatives, making this chaat a guilt-free indulgence. Prepare to be amazed by the perfect balance of textures and tastes – crunchy tikkis, creamy chickpeas, and tangy chutneys all come together in this delightful dish.Get ready to impress your family and friends with this unique and delicious take on a classic! Perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or a satisfying snack.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep30 minutes
Cook30 minutes
Total1 hour
Ingredients
For the Chickpea Curry (Chhole)
- 1 cup Chickpeas dried, soaked overnight
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 Cardamom black
- 2 Amla dried, or 2-3 tea bags
- 1 tsp Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp Salt black
- 1/2 tsp Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Kashmiri Chili Powder
- 2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder roasted
- 1 tsp Mango Powder amchur, dry
- 1 tsp Ginger grated or 1 tsp ginger powder
- 2 tbsp Chole Masala
- 2 tbsp Ghee
For the Chickpea Curry Gravy
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Chili Powder adjust to taste, red
- 1/2 cup Chickpea Cooking Liquid reserved from boiling chickpeas
- 1 cup Chickpeas mashed
For the Ragi Tikkis
- 2 Potatoes boiled and mashed
- 1/2 cup Ragi Flour or 4 tbsp cornflour
- 1-2 tbsp Rice Flour
- 4 tbsp Refined Oil for shallow frying
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds ground
- 1 tsp Chili Powder adjust to taste, red
- 1 tsp Salt to taste
For Garnishing and Serving
- 1/2 Onion finely chopped
- 1 Chili finely chopped, green
- 1 Lemon juiced
- 1 Tomato finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Coriander finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Chutney sweet
- 1/2 cup Chutney green
- 1/4 cup Papdi crushed
- 1/2 cup Yogurt
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder for garnish, red
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder for garnish
- 1/2 tsp Pepper Powder black, for garnish
- 1/2 tsp Salt black, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Chickpea Curry (Chhole)
- Soak dried chickpeas overnight. Pressure cook the chickpeas with bay leaf, black cardamom, dried amla (or tea bags), and salt until soft (about 2-3 whistles).
- Drain the chickpeas and transfer to a bowl. Add black salt, salt, Kashmiri chili powder, coriander powder, mango powder, roasted cumin powder, chole masala, grated ginger, and ghee. Mix well.
Make the Chhole Gravy
- Heat oil in a pan. Add turmeric powder and red chili powder. Sauté briefly. Add the cooked chickpeas, mashed chickpeas, and chickpea cooking liquid. Simmer until the gravy thickens slightly.
Prepare the Ragi Tikkis
- Combine mashed potatoes, ragi flour (or cornflour), rice flour, cumin seeds, red chili powder, and salt in a bowl. Mix well to form a dough.
- Shape the dough into small patties (tikkis). Shallow fry the tikkis in refined oil until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
Assemble the Chaat
- In a serving bowl, layer the chhole curry, followed by the crispy ragi tikkis.
- Top with sweet chutney, green chutney, crushed papdi, and yogurt.
- Garnish with chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander leaves, lemon juice, red chili powder, cumin powder, black pepper powder, and black salt. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for the Best Healthy Ragi Tikki Chaat
- For extra flavor in your chhole, add a small piece of cinnamon stick while pressure cooking.
- If your ragi tikki mixture is too dry, add a tablespoon of water at a time until it's easily moldable.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when shallow frying the tikkis; fry them in batches to ensure they crisp up evenly.
- Feel free to experiment with other chutneys or garnishes to customize your chaat to your liking!
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 1062kcalCarbohydrates: 103gProtein: 23gFat: 64gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 30gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 3734mgPotassium: 2060mgFiber: 17gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4160IUVitamin C: 113mgCalcium: 278mgIron: 9mg
Richa Gupta
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Such a tasty dish! Thanks for the recipe.
I’m loving this recipe already!
Absolutely mouthwatering! Thanks for sharing.