Quinoa Spinach Tikkis
Arpita Darooka
Healthy, guilt free, high protein and fibre, gluten free.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Indian
- 1/2 Cup Quinoa
- 1/4 tsp salt, black pepper and turmeric powder to cook quinoa.
- 2 Pcs Potatoes boiled
- 1/2 Cup Sweet corn crushed
- 1/2 Cup Spinach chopped
- 1/4 Cup Coriander leaves chopped
- 4-5 Pcs Green chillies chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 Tsp Cumin seeds
- 1/2 Tsp Red chilli powder
- 1 Tsp Chaat masala
- Oil as required
- Black and white sesame seeds as required
Wash quinoa thoroughly under running water for a couple minutes. Add 1.5 cups water and let it come to a boil. Add salt, pepper and turmeric and let it simmer for 15 mins or until it turns fluffy and translucent.
In the cooked quinoa, mash and mix potatoes, boiled and crushed sweet corn, spinach, coriander leaves, green chillies, salt and all spices except sesame seeds.
Taste the mix and adjust the seasonings as desired.
Shape them into round tikkis. Sprinkle and press lightly white and black sesame seeds on top.
Heat oil in a griddle and roast them on medium low flame for a few minutes until done from both sides.
Serve with mint chutney and enjoy!!!
Keyword quinoa and spinach, savoury recipes, quinoa