Picture this: as the sun sets over the evening, you find yourself drawn to a tempting smell coming from the vendor's cart. It's the familiar scent of the sizzling aloo tikkis – golden, crispy potato patties paired with curd and chutney. Aloo tikki is more than just a snack, it has become an emotion that instantly connects us to our childhood. However, if you are familiar with the process, you would know that it is deep-fried and definitely not something that your body would allow you to indulge in every day, especially if you are trying to stay away from those extra kilos. But what if we tell you that you can make aloo tikki just as tasty and delicious without making it unhealthy? Intrigued? Read on to learn 5 ways to make aloo tikki healthier.
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Baking instead of frying your aloo tikkis can make them healthier.
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Here Are 5 Easy Ways To Make Aloo Tikki Healthier
1. Bake
Crispy aloo tikkis require a deep-frying method to achieve that crisp and crunch. However, the bubbling cauldron of oil is not healthy for your body in the long run. Instead of deep-frying, switch to baking your aloo tikkis in an oven or air fryer. For the oven, preheat the appliance to 200°C. Simply brush your aloo tikkis lightly with some oil and bake them to perfection. For the air fryer, preheat the appliance to 190°C and keep the brushed aloo tikkis in the basket. Make sure to keep flipping them upside down mid-process for even cooking.
2. Use Sweet Potatoes
Instead of only using starchy potatoes to make your aloo tikki, substitute some with sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fibre, which isn't just nutritious but also adds a delightful twist to your regular aloo tikkis. Moreover, as compared to regular potatoes, sweet potatoes offer a lower glycemic index, which makes it a win-win for your health!
3. Add Vegetables
Don't make aloo tikki just with potatoes and spices. In fact, make it colourful by adding a lot of finely chopped veggies. You can choose vegetables like peas, carrots, sweetcorn, or even spinach into your potato mixture to add flavour and nutrition to it. Not only do the veggies increase their fibre and vitamin content but also a delightful crunch to it.
Use whole wheat bread crumbs to increase the nutritional value of your aloo tikkis.
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4. Use Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs
To make the aloo tikkis crispier, we use breadcrumbs. However, instead of using refined breadcrumbs, coat the aloo tikkis in whole wheat breadcrumbs or crushed oats. As compared to its alternatives, whole wheat breadcrumbs or crushed oats provide more fibre and nutrients, which helps make this dish healthier and more nutritious.
5. Use Yoghurt Dip
Avoid indulging in your aloo tikkis with unhealthy condiments like ketchup or mayonnaise, and switch to healthier alternatives like yoghurt dip. All you have to do is take some low-fat yoghurt and mix it with herbs and spices. Not only will the yoghurt dip provide a cool contrast to the warmth of the tikkis, but also has a delightful flavour without excess calories and unhealthy fats. Moreover, yoghurt is rich in probiotics and calcium so win-win!
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