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Sweet Potato Tikki

Cultural Context

Sweet Potato Tikki, originating from India, is a popular snack often enjoyed during festivals or as a tea-time treat. The dish celebrates the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, combined with spices and herbs, making it a flavorful vegetarian option. Today, variations can be found globally, adapting to local tastes and ingredients, while maintaining its essence as a beloved Indian street food.

IndianINappetizer
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 medium onion
1 green chili
ginger
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
salt to taste
3-4 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons corn starch
bread crumbs
coriander leaves

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a gluten-free option, while crushed crackers may reduce costs.

green peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Frozen peas are often less expensive and readily available.

ginger

🥗Healthier: ginger paste

💰Cheaper: fresh ginger

Fresh ginger is often cheaper and provides a more vibrant flavor.

cumin seeds

🥗Healthier: ground cumin

💰Cheaper: coriander seeds

Coriander seeds can be a cost-effective substitute for flavor.

1

Boil sweet potatoes in a pressure cooker until one whistle is heard.

2

Transfer the boiled sweet potatoes to a mixing bowl and mash them.

3

Add approximately 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the bowl.

4

Chop and add one medium-sized onion to the bowl.

5

Chop and add one green chili to the bowl.

6

Grate and add ginger to the mixture.

7

Add 1 teaspoon of red chili powder to the mixture.

8

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin powder to the mixture.

9

Add salt to taste and mix everything well with your hands.

10

Chop and add some coriander leaves to the mixture and mix again.

11

In a separate bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of corn starch with water to make a thin batter.

12

Dip the tikki mixture into the corn starch batter and then coat with bread crumbs.

13

Heat 3-4 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan for shallow frying.

14

Place the tikki in the pan and shallow fry until golden brown on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingpan-frying

Equipment Needed

pressure cookermixing bowlfrying pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

Sweet Potato CutletShakarkandi Tikki

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