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Quinoa & Black Chana Tikki
Quinoa & Black Chana Tikki is a nutritious and flavorful dish made from protein-rich quinoa and black chana. These tikkis are perfect as a snack or a main meal.
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 2
March 26, 2026
Instructions
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under running water and cook it in 200 ml water until fluffy. Let it cool.
- In a blender, coarsely grind the soaked black chana.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, ground black chana, chopped onion, green chili, grated ginger, coriander leaves, and salt. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into small tikkis.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Shallow fry the tikkis until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve hot with chutney or sauce of choice.
Tips
- You can add spices like cumin or garam masala for extra flavor.
- These tikkis can be baked instead of fried for a healthier option.