Mixed Sprouts and Chana Dal Tikki (Protein Rich Recipe) Video by Tarla Dalal

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Main highlight of this recipe is use of chana dal, masoor dal and mixed sprouts. These are considered to be high in protein, but addition of Paneer improves the quality of the protein. Also use of pulses makes this recipe high in fibre and iron....Serve it immediately with lovely green chutney and see how these tikkis disappear in a few minutes.

Recipe Description for Mixed Sprouts and Chana Dal Tikki, Sprouted Beans Cutlet

Soaking Time: 3 hours
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 12 tikkis
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Ingredients

For Mixed Sprouts and Chana Dal Tikki
1 cup mixed sprouts (moong , chana , matki (moath beans) etc.)
1/2 cup chana dal (split bengal gram)
2 tbsp masoor (split red lentil) dal
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
2 tsp green chilli paste
salt to taste
2 tsp oil for greasing and cooking

For Serving With Mixed Sprouts and Chana Dal Tikki
green chutney

Method

For mixed sprouts and chana dal tikki

To make {span class="bold1"}mixed sprouts and chana dal tikki{/span}, clean, wash and soak the chana dal and masoor dal in enough water in a bowl for 3 hours. Drain well.
Combine the soaked dals, mixed sprouts and 2 cups of water in a deep non-stick pan and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till they are half-cooked, while stirring occasionally.
Strain the dal and sprouts mixture and refresh using cold water.
Allow it to cool slightly and blend in a mixer to a coarse mixture, without using water.
Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the onions, coriander, paneer, green chilli paste, salt and 2 tbsp of water and mix well.
Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a 50 mm. (2”) diameter flat round tikki.
Heat and grease a non-stick tava (griddle) using ½ tsp of oil.
Cook each tikki on a non-stick tava (griddle) using 1/8 tsp of oil, till they are evenly cooked from both the sides.
Serve the {span class="bold1"}mixed sprouts and chana dal tikki{/span} hot with green chutney.