Tofu is usually used as a substitute for panner which I have never understood and never will. Tofu has a distinct flavour and usually used in salads as baked tofu. While I did get the tofu with a similar idea , I wanted to make a salad bowl with something that reminded me of falafels.
Thus this tikki took birth in my kitchen. I used silken tofu so my patties were a but softer. I have also cooked them on a pan and not deep fried them.
Need –
- Tofu – 1 block – silk or firm
- Sabudhana / Tapioca pearls – 1 cup
- Bajra/ Ragi – 1 tbsp
- Green chilli – chopped – 1
- Red chilli powder – 1 tsp (depending on spice level)
- Coriander + mint – chopped
- Amchur powder – 1 tsp
- Garam masala – 1 tsp
- Peanuts – roasted and crushed
- Ginger – chopped
- Oil
Process –
- Mash the tofu and sabudhana together. I skip adding potatoes usually.
- Roast the peanuts and grind it coarse. Getting the bits in the mouth is a surreal experience
- Add the rest of the spices . Add the bajra to bind well. Make roundels and flatten them
- Cook on a pan with oil till browned and crisp.
- You can choose to add bread crumbs or fry them .
- I served it with some guacamole and some nachos.
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