Dahi Saunfiyani Tikki ( Kebabs and Tikkis Recipes)
by Tarla Dalal
16 May 2014
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The Mughals like their food bursting with flavour and brimming with rich ingredients. The characteristic is once again revealed in this irresistible Dahi Saunfiyani Tikki. Made of a mixture of curds thickened with chana dal powder, perked up with aromatic herbs like coriander and mint, and the unmistakeable aroma of fennel, this crisp and tasty starter is perfect for a grand party.
Dahi Saunfiyani Tikki ( Kebabs and Tikkis Recipes) recipe - How to make Dahi Saunfiyani Tikki ( Kebabs and Tikkis Recipes)
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Makes 8 tikkis
1 cup hung curds (chakka dahi)
1/2 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
3 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
a pinch sugar
salt to taste
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves (phudina) leaves
1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf) powder
1 tbsp ghee
2 tbsp roasted chana dal (daria) powder
2 tsp cornflour
oil for deep-frying
Method
- Method
- Combine the curds, paneer, green chillies, garlic, sugar, salt, coriander, mint leaves and fennel seeds powder in a bowl and mix well. Keep aside.
- Heat the ghee in a pan, add the chana dal powder, curds mixture and cornflour and cook till the mixture thickens and starts to leave the sides of the pan. Keep aside to cool.
- Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a round, flat tikki.
- Heat the oil in a kadhai on a medium flame and deep-fry the tikkis till they are golden brown in colour from both sides. Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot.
Nutrient values per tikki
| Energy | 132 cal |
| Protein | 3.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 9.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 231.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2.7 mg |
| Folic Acid | 6.9 mcg |
| Calcium | 157.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 12.3 mg |
| Potassium | 62.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
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