Sattu Tikki comes from my love for Sattu. Sattu, also know as poor man’s protein, comes from state of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. People out in North India have this filled up in parathas , Baatis and even make sweet or savory drinks. This is a powerhouse meal option during summers. So while we were up with #RDChallege for #LowCarbDinner , this was one of the recipes I tried. Sattu being high on protein went well, though its not carbohydrates free but then protein content was helpful.
The interesting part is that these Tikkis are, they taste like soft Baatis which go well with Bharta too. However the Sattu Tikki turned out to be very tasty for even my young boy who had it like his evening snack. Infact I love creating recipes which serve everyone in one go, so itavoids working on lot many things for different meals. This Sattu Tikki can go very well in tiffin boxes too and though I teamed it up with Tamarind Chutney, you can use any of your favourites with this Sattu Tikki.
Sattu Tikki
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sattu
- 2 cloves Chopped Garlic
- 3 tbsp Chopped Onions
- 1 tsp Chopped Green Chillies
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 tbsp Chopped Coriander
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/2 tsp Chat Masala
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tbsp Oil
Instructions
Take a bowl and add Sattu, salt, cumin powder, chat masala , coriander and water to make a lump free semi liquid like consistency.
Meanwhile heat the pan add 1 tsp of oil and saute cumin seeds, garlic, chillis and onions for a minute.
Add the Sattu mixture and cook on medium flame with consistent stirring till water evaporates and it becomes like a dough and sticks to each other.
Put the dough on a platform and knead it with light hands as it cools down.
Add lemon juice and check the seasonings and with some water in hand make small patties or tikkis.
Smear some oil with brush on the pan and cook the tikkis evenly both side.
Once they are done serve them hot with any of your favorite chutney.
This Sattu Tikki is protein rich and low in carbs hence can also be a good dinner option.