One such popular snack is sweet potato tikki, also known as sweet potato cutlets. This delicious and nutritious dish is not only a great tea-time snack but can also be enjoyed as an appetizer or side dish. I agree to be sent email.
I like this for the fact that it does not need any deep frying and yet has a great crunchy texture…that’s the way a great snack ought to be! Originating from India, sweet potato tikki is a savory snack made from mashed sweet potatoes, flour, and spices. This traditional snack has been passed down through generations and is now enjoyed all over the world. If you like aloo tikki, beetroot cutlets, and broccoli cutlets, try the simple steps outlined for this sweet potato tikki recipe. It is a healthier alternative to the traditional version as it uses sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes, making it rich in nutrients like fiber, potassium, and vitamin A.
Ingredients
Sweet potatoes: The star ingredient of this dish, rich in nutrients and adds a natural sweetness to the tikki. Flour: I used rice flour and oats flour in this recipe, but you can also use chickpea flour. Spices: Garam masala powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala and red chili powder. Cumin powder and coriander powder are optional ingredients.
Instructions
Wash the sweet potatoes and cook them in an instant pot, traditional pressure cooker or over a stovetop. Instant pot method: Place the sweet potato on a trivet in the inner pot with 1 ½ cups water. Cook it in manual mode for 10 minutes. Let it cool completely to room temperature. Mash it with a potato masher in a large mixing bowl, Add rice flour, chopped coriander leaves (cilantro), salt and spices. Add oat flour. Mix well until all ingredients to get an even mix. Shape them into small balls and flatten them to get round patties or tikis. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat and place the tikkis in it. Shallow fry until both sides are golden brown. Serve sweet potato cutlet hot with cilantro chutney or dip. Air fryer method: Preheat the air fryer to 380F. Spray oil on the tikki and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Variations
For a spicier version, add chopped green chilies to the mixture. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice, if it turns out too spicy. Add potatoes to the mixture for a slightly different texture and flavor. Add bread crumbs or corn flour to the mixture for added crunch.
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