High Protein Tikki Chaat

Elevate your snack game with this High Protein Tikki Chaat, a nutritious twist on the beloved Indian street food classic. Packed with the wholesome goodness of black chickpeas, protein-rich quinoa, and chickpea flour, these golden, pan-fried tikkis deliver the perfect balance of crispy texture and hearty flavor. Topped with a vibrant medley of green chutney, tangy tamarind chutney, creamy yogurt (or a dairy-free alternative), and a sprinkle of chaat masala, this dish offers a burst of sweet, spicy, and tangy notes in every bite. Fresh garnishes like chopped onions, tomatoes, and cilantro add color and crunch, while optional toppings like sev and pomegranate seeds take the chaat experience to the next level. Ready in just 35 minutes, this protein-packed treat is perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cooked black chickpeas (kala chana)
• 0.5 cup Cooked quinoa
• 0.5 cup Mashed boiled potatoes
• 3 tablespoons Chickpea flour (besan)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Oil (for frying or pan-frying)
• 0.25 cup Green chutney (cilantro and mint)
• 0.25 cup Tamarind chutney
• 0.25 cup Yogurt (or plant-based yogurt for vegan option)
• 0.25 cup Chopped onion
• 0.25 cup Chopped tomato
• 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)
• 0.5 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Chaat masala
• 0.25 cup Sev (crispy chickpea noodles, optional)
• 2 tablespoons Pomegranate seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine cooked black chickpeas, cooked quinoa, mashed potatoes, chickpea flour, ginger-garlic paste, ground cumin, ground coriander, red chili powder, and salt.

Step 2

Mash the mixture well and mix until it forms a dough-like consistency. If the mixture feels too wet, add a little more chickpea flour to bind it.

Step 3

Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a flat tikki (patty).

Step 4

Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Place the tikkis in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crisp. Remove and set aside.

Step 5

To assemble the chaat, place 2 tikkis on a plate and top them with a spoonful of green chutney, tamarind chutney, and yogurt.

Step 6

Sprinkle chopped onion, tomato, cilantro, roasted cumin powder, and chaat masala over the tikkis.

Step 7

Optionally, garnish with sev and pomegranate seeds for added texture and flavor.

Step 8

Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	824.3 grams (824.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1357

Total Fat 55.60g	71%
Saturated Fat 8.40g	42%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 3286mg	143%
Total Carbohydrate 181.70g	66%
Dietary Fiber 32.40g	116%
Total Sugars 46.10g
Protein 42.50g	85%

Vitamin D 32IU	158%
Calcium 383mg	29%
Iron 16mg	91%
Potassium 2411mg	51%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.8%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 52.0%