The rainy weather sets the perfect mood for a hot cup of your favourite beverage and a tasty snack. However, if you are maintaining a strict and healthy food-conscious diet, we suggest you try Yasmin Karachiwala's beetroot tikki. The healthy and appetising snack is packed with fresh vegetables like carrots and shallow fried on a hot pan, which makes it a nutritious 4 PM treat indeed. Yasmin shared a video on Instagram demonstrating how to rustle up the tasty snack. She captioned the post, “Who's up for Beetroot Tikki to enjoy this weather? Beat your evening hunger pangs with an awesome and super delicious snack. It's full of nutrients and very easy to make.”
Is your tummy rumbling yet? Because ours surely is.
Here are the ingredients you need to make Yasmin's Beetroot Tikki:
- 1/2 cup boiled, peeled and grated beetroot.
- 1/4 cup grated carrot.
- 2 tbsp paneer grated.
- 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
- 1/2 tsp chaat masala.
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder.
- 1/4 tsp dried mango powder (amchur).
- 1/4 tsp garam masala.
- 1 tbsp rava.
- Salt to taste.
- 1 tsp oil.
Method:
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Divide the mixture into equal portions and roll each portion into a flat round tikki.
- Roll the tikkis in the rava.
- Heat the oil in a pan. Fry the tikkis till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Watch the full video here:
Beetroot contains several essential nutrients like iron and vitamin C, which boosts immunity, improves stamina and, most importantly, improves blood flow in the body.
Carrots are a rich source of vitamin A and calcium, which keep the blood sugar levels in check.
Looking for more delicious treats by Yasmin? Click here to know more about a healthy gajar ka halwa recipe she shared previously. It's the perfect sweet treat to satiate your sweet tooth cravings.
Yasmin's delectable egg dish is a must-try breakfast recipe. Dubbed as ‘sun omelettes', Yasmin put a tasty and hearty twist on regular omelettes with this fun recipe. Find out more about it here.
If you are worried about being vulnerable to illnesses caused by the rainy weather, Yasmin's all-natural and ayurvedic immunity-boosting drink is just what you need. The nutrient-rich drink is packed with spices like turmeric, cinnamon and cloves, which are perfect for building up immunity against viral infections this rainy season. Click here to know more about the drink.
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