Crispy and Healthy Soya Broccoli Tikki Recipe

There are some snacks that come together almost by accident, and this Soya Broccoli Tikki is one of those happy experiments that turned out really well :)

I had some broccoli sitting in the fridge and a packet of soya chunks that I wanted to use up, and instead of going the usual curry route, I thought—why not try something different? That’s how these little tikkis made their way to my kitchen, and honestly, I was kinda surprised how it turned out!

What I love most about this recipe is how it strikes a nice balance between healthy and tasty. The soya adds a good dose of protein, while the broccoli brings in a subtle flavour and freshness. Once shaped and shallow fried, the tikkis turn beautifully crisp on the outside and stay soft inside and not to forget the well balanced flavor from the spices and cheese.

It’s also a great way to sneak in veggies, especially if you have picky eaters at home. Serve it with a simple ketchup or any dip of your choice. We had it with some Hummus. It's great as an evening snack or a perfect appetiser for for your veggie guests.

Do give this a try and see how it works for you. And like always, feel free to tweak the spices and make it your own :)

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Crispy and Healthy Soya Broccoli Tikki Recipe

Crispy and healthy soya broccoli tikki made with simple ingredients. This easy, protein-rich veg snack is perfect for tea time and loved by kids and adults alike.

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Course: starter, appetiser, finger food, snacks

Cuisine: Indian, North Indian

Keyword: soya recipes, soya chunks recipes, broccoli recipes, healthy snacks recipes, diet food recipes, healthy veg recipes, veg snack recipes, veg starter recipes

Author: Maria Jose Martin

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup Soya chunks
• ▢ 1 cup Steamed broccoli florets
• ▢ 1 big Onion (chopped)
• ▢ 1/2 tbsp Crushed garlic
• ▢ 2 tsp Crushed ginger
• ▢ 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• ▢ 2.5 tsp Chilli powder
• ▢ 2.5 tsp Coriander powder
• ▢ 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
• ▢ 1/2 tsp Fennel powder
• ▢ 1/2-1 tbsp Chicken/meat/veg masala (refer notes)
• ▢ 1/2 cup Grated cheese
• ▢ 1-2 tbsp Ghee

Instructions

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  Bring the soya chunks to boil in 2.5 cups of water. Simmer for 10 mins or until it’s done. Drain the water. Once it’s cool enough to touch, squeeze the water completely. Grind it into a smooth paste in a mixie.
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  Heat ghee in a wide pan and add chopped onion. Cook till it caramelises. Add crushed ginger and garlic. Cook for 3-4 mins. Add all spice powders and cook for another 3-4 mins. Add chopped broccoli and ground soya and mix well.
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  Add cheese and mix well. Check seasoning and adjust accordingly.
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  Shape the mixture into small patties/tikkis and shallow fry. I got 12 small patties/tikkis from the above qty.

Notes

You can add 1 beaten egg white or roasted besan/maida/bread crumbs (1-2 tbsp) to bring the mixture together, if required.

I used Kitchen King Masala for the above recipe. You can use chicken/meat or any veg masala powder.

You can also air fry them instead of shallow frying.

Uncooked patties/tikkis can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days.

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