A healthy twist to the quintessential Awadhi Paneer Tikki recipe with the goodness of bananas and paneer. This delicious recipe will be the best companion for your evening tea or a Sunday brunch! Just munch on!
Awadhi Paneer Tikki
Ingredients
- 100 gms paneer grated
- 2 raw bananas
- 1/2 cup peas boiled
- 2 tsp oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp onion chopped
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 green chillies chopped
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp chat masala
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp coriander chopped
- 1 tbsp gram flour
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
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Peal and pressure cook the bananas for 4 whistles, or until soft.
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Once the pressure cools, mash the bananas and peas with a masher or back of your spoon.
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Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan, add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
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Add onions and chillies and sauté till they get soft and translucent.
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Add ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw aroma fades.
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Add the spices, chat masala, salt, flour and fry for 1 minute.
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Add 2 tbsp water and let the spices sizzle for a few seconds.
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Add the mashed bananas and peas and fry for another minute.
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Switch off the flame and keep aside.
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Once the mixture cools down add paneer and divide into 8 equal portions.
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Roll into balls, then with damp hands flatten them slightly and shape them into round patties.
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Heat the remaining oil on a pan and shallow-fry the tikkis until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
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Serve hot with green chutney.
