Sindhi Style Besan Tikki Ki Sabzi Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Sindhi Style Besan Tikki Ki Sabzi Recipe, we will first make the besan ki tikki

Step 2: In a mixing bowl combine, besan flour, poppy seeds, finely chopped green chillies, dry pomegranate seeds, coriander leaves, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, cumin seeds and 2 teaspoons oil

Step 3: Add little water at a time and start kneading the dough

Step 4: You should add only little water at a time so that the dough is mixed but firm

Step 5: Now make small lemon sized balls from the dough and flatten them lightly between your palms like a tikki or a patty

Step 6: In a saucepan, add enough water and bring it to a boil

Step 7: Add all the besan ki tikkis into the boiling water and let it sit it in the water for 2-3 minutes

Step 8: After 3 minutes, remove it from the water, drain and let it cool to room temperature

Step 9: In a kadai, add enough oil for deep frying

Step 10: Once the oil is hot, add the besan ki tikkis to the oil slowly

Step 11: Fry until the besan tikkis are golden brown and cooked from the inside

Step 12: Remove from the oil and drain on a absorbent paper

Step 13: Meanwhile, heat oil in a pressure cooker on medium flame, add chopped onions

Step 14: Saute it until golden brown in colour

Step 15: Now, add turmeric powder, chopped tomatoes, coriander powder, garam masala, red chilli powder, salt and kasoori methi

Step 16: Add water, mix well and close the lid of pressure cooker

Step 17: After 3 whistles reduce the heat and cook for another 2 minutes on low flame

Step 18: Turn off the heat after 2 minutes and let the pressure release naturally

Step 19: Open the cooker and adjust the thickness of gravy and check for spice levels

Step 20: Now add the fried tikkis into the tomato gravy and let the besan tikkis sit in the cooker for 5 minutes or until the tikkis turns soft and absorb the flavour of the Besan Tikki Ki Sabzi

Step 21: Turn off the flame and garnish with the chopped coriander leaves Serve Sindhi Style Besan Tikki Ki Sabzi along with Tawa Parathas or a simple Spiced Carrot Pulao Recipe along with a Tadka Raita for a simple weekend lunch