Oats, Paneer And Corn Tikkis Or Cutlets

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About Oats, Paneer And Corn Tikkis Or Cutlets

We all crave those classic aloo tikkis—crunchy on the outside, soft inside—but traditional recipes are often deep-fried and heavy on potatoes, offering little nutritional value. These Low Oil Oats, Paneer, and Corn Tikkis are a wholesome, kid-friendly alternative, perfect for families looking to cut down on fried foods while still enjoying delicious snacks.
By using just a single potato and focusing on protein-rich paneer and fiber-packed oats, this recipe delivers filling tikkis ideal for kids’ tiffin boxes, after-school snacks, or even a nourishing breakfast for adults. The minimal use of spices ensures these cutlets are gentle on young palates yet flavorful enough for everyone to enjoy. With the goodness of cottage cheese, oats, and sweet corn, these tikkis keep you energized and fuller for longer, making them a smart and tasty choice for any time of day.
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Recipe Time & More

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Served AsBrunchLunchSnacks
Recipe TasteSaltySpicy
Calories 347 kcal
Servings 3

Ingredients
 

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Instructions
 

  • Boil the potatoes using either a pressure cooker or microwave oven. Once cool, peel the skin, grate them and keep aside
  • Grate or crumble the paneer.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the potatoes, crumbled or grated paneer, oats and boiled corn.
  • I have used quaker oats and have added it as it is. In case you want, you can powder the oats too and add the same.
  • Add the paprika powder, salt, green chillies (optional), garam masala powder, coriander leaves and mix well.
  • Take a small portion of the mixture and give them shape of tikkis or cutlets. Refrigerate these tikkis for a minimum of 30 mins before pan frying.
  • In case you are making these tikkis for the next day tiffin for kids, store the tikkis in a container and store it in the refrigerator.
  • If you are making it for immediate consumption, heat a non stick pan, add few drops of oil, and then pan fry these tikkis on both sides on low flame.
  • Serve them hot with some Coriander chutney and tomato ketchup.

Recipe Notes

  • You can try adding Blanched and chopped palak / spinach leaves or spinach / palak puree. In that case, increase the quantity of potatoes to 2 – 3 nos. Or you could opt for raw bananas that are boiled and mashed too. 
  • If you have leftover palak paneer, grind it in the mixer, add oats and potatoes to make tikkis in similar way. You can avoid the spices and coriander as palak paneer already has masalas in it. Just adjust salt.
  • You can add grated carrots, boiled peas, boiled & finely chopped broccoli too.
  • Paneer is a good source of milk protein ideal for kids as breakfast option, evening snacks etc. The oil used in the recipe is very less (1-3 tsps for 15 tikkis).
  • Note – Between the preparation time of 30 mins that includes boiling few ingredients, additional time of 30 minutes is required to refrigerate the tikkis before pan frying them. 

Additional Tips

  • For extra crunch without deep frying, coat the shaped tikkis lightly in additional dry oats or crushed cornflakes before shallow frying or air frying.
  • If preparing for a lunchbox or party, make the tikkis ahead and store them uncooked in the fridge between layers of parchment paper; fry or air-fry just before serving for the freshest taste and texture.
  • To add a burst of flavor, mix in finely chopped mint or coriander leaves, or a teaspoon of chaat masala for a tangy twist that still keeps the tikkis mild enough for kids.
  • For a vegan version, replace paneer with firm tofu and use a splash of lemon juice for subtle tang; ensure the oats are certified gluten-free if necessary.
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Recipe Nutrition

Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 1140mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g

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Vidya Narayan
Vidya Narayan

Hi Everyone, I am Vidya Narayan & Welcome to my blog MasalaChilli. Born in a Traditional Palakkad Iyer (South Indian) Family with strong value systems to an exceptionally strong and independent Single Mom, spent most of my childhood studying well (as most Iyer girls do).

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