Chana Dal Tikki
Chana Dal Tikki is a healthy and tasty snack made with chana dal, and spices. It's a great source of protein and fiber, making it a filling and satisfying option for a mid-day snack or as an appetizer. This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it suitable for many dietary preferences.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
82 kcal
Protein
4 g
Carbs
13 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
3 g
Ingredients
Chana Dal (Raw)
1 large cup (200g)
Chopped Green Chilli
1 tsp (2g)
Ginger Paste
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Garlic paste
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Cumin Powder
0.5 tsp (1g)
Coriander Powder
0.5 tsp (1g)
Garam Masala
0.5 tsp (1.5g)
Dried Mango Powder (Amchur)
0.5 tsp (1.5g)
Chopped Onion
0.5 small cup (50g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Rinse the chana dal in water and soak it for 2-3 hours or overnight.
Drain the dal, add 1 cup water and pressure cook chana dal for 2-3 whistles.
Mash it into a coarse paste using a potato masher or the back of a spoon.
Transfer the dal paste to a bowl and add chopped onion, green chili, ginger paste, garlic paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, amchur, and salt. Mix well.
Divide the mixture into small portions and shape them into patties or tikkis.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and spray oil on it.
Place the tikkis on the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides.
Serve hot
Community Reviews & Results
Swapan Kumar Nair
"Prepped this over the weekend, and it turned out so flavorful without using excessive oil. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."
Kavita Rani Marik
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and I am genuinely impressed by how tasty this Chana Dal Tikki was. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Gaurav Saran Thakur
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and this health-focused Chana Dal Tikki blew me away with its authentic flavor. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Rohan Vardhan Mahajan
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and I am genuinely impressed by how tasty this Chana Dal Tikki was. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Will be making this again very soon."