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Quinoa Spinach Tikkis

Arpita Darooka
Healthy, guilt free, high protein and fibre, gluten free.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 People

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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