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sweet potato tikki with tomato raita | vegetable shakarkand cutlet | shakarkandi tikki with raita |
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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sweet potato tikki with tomato raita is a delicious and nutritious snack recipe. Learn how to make sweet potato tikki with tomato raita | vegetable shakarkand cutlet | shakarkandi tikki with raita |
This vegetable shakarkand cutlet combines the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with fragrant spices to create crispy and flavorful "tikkis". The cooling and tangy tomato raita complements the tikkis perfectly, making this dish a delightful and satisfying vegetarian option.
Succulent yet crisp, sweet yet spicy, these shakarkandi tikki with raita must be experienced to be understood. The soft texture and pleasant taste of sweet potatoes work very well with the selected gamut of spice powders and pastes to give you wonderful tikkis with a fabulous mouth-feel.
Pair your sweet potato tikki with tomato raita with a refreshing Tomato Raita, its tangy flavor perfectly complementing the sweetness of the tikkis, all with a hint of spice.
You can also try other sweet potato recipes like Sweet Potato Khichdi and Sweet Potato Rabadi.
pro tips to make sweet potato tikki: 1. You can add finely chopped mint leaves for the refreshing kick. 2. Instead of besan you can also add oats flour for binding. 3. Make sure to drain the sweet potatoes well after cooking them. Excess moisture can lead to mushy tikkis.
Enjoy sweet potato tikki with tomato raita | vegetable shakarkand cutlet | shakarkandi tikki with raita | with detailed step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
5 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Makes
10 tikkis
Ingredients
For The Tikki
1 cup boiled and mashed sweet potato (shakarkand)
2 tbsp besan (Bengal gram flour)
1/2 cup finely chopped mixed vegetables
1 tsp green chilli paste
1/2 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tsp oil for greasing and cooking
To Be Mixed Into A Tomato Raita
1/2 cup thick whisked curds (dahi)
1/4 cup finely chopped tomato
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/8 tsp salt
Method
- To make sweet potato tikki recipe, combine all the tikki ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Divide the mixture into 10 equal portions.
- Roll each portion of the mixture into 50 mm. (2 inch) diameter flat tikki.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), grease it wel using 1 tsp oil, place the tikkis on it and cook using 1 tsp oil till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides.
- Serve sweet potato tikki immediately with tomato raita.
Sweet Potato Tikkis with Tomato Raita recipe with step by step photos
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sweet potato tikki with tomato raita | vegetable shakarkand cutlet | shakarkandi tikki with raita | then do try other tikki recipes also:
- peanut tikki recipe | groundnut tikkis | healthy peanut veg tikki |
- mint masoor tikki recipe | pudina masoor tikki | healthy masoor tikki | low calorie Indian starter |
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sweet potato tikki with tomato raita | vegetable shakarkand cutlet | shakarkandi tikki with raita | then do try other tikki recipes also:
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making sweet potato tikki.
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making sweet potato tikki.
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In a deep bowl, add ½ cup thick whisked curds (dahi). Dahi is the primary ingredient and forms the base of the raita.
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Add ¼ cup finely chopped tomatoes. They add a fresh, tangy, and slightly sweet taste that complements the creamy yogurt base.
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Add 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania). Coriander leaves bring a bright, citrusy, and slightly peppery aroma to the raita. This fresh scent complements the tanginess of the yogurt and tomatoes, creating a more invigorating and balanced flavor profile.
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Add ¼ tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder. Cumin powder adds a warm, earthy aroma and flavor to the raita.
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Add ¼ tsp chilli powder. This spicy element complements the coolness and tanginess of the yogurt and tomato, creating a balanced and dynamic flavor profile.
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Add 1/8 tsp salt.
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Mix well and keep aside.
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In a deep bowl, add ½ cup thick whisked curds (dahi). Dahi is the primary ingredient and forms the base of the raita.
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To make sweet potato tikki with tomato raita | vegetable shakarkand cutlet | shakarkandi tikki with raita | 1 cup boiled , peeled and mashed sweet potatoes. The mashed sweet potatoes provide the bulk and structure of the tikki. The sweet potatoes are the main source of flavor and sweetness in the tikki. Sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, making the tikkis a more nutritious snack.
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Add 2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour). Besan acts as a binder to the tikki mixture.
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Add ½ cup finely chopped mixed vegetables. Chopped mixed vegetables add a delightful textural contrast to the soft, mashed sweet potato base. The contrasting textures create a more interesting and enjoyable eating experience.
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Add 1 tsp green chilli paste.
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Add ½ tsp garlic (lehsun) paste. Garlic paste adds a distinctive savory and pungent flavor to the mixture which overall enhances the taste of the tikki.
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Add ½ tsp garam masala.
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Add 1 tsp lemon juice. Lemon juice adds the tanginess that complements the savory spices commonly used in tikkis.
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Add ½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder.
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Add ¼ tsp salt.
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Mix well.
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Divide the mixture into 10 equal portions.
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To make sweet potato tikki with tomato raita | vegetable shakarkand cutlet | shakarkandi tikki with raita | 1 cup boiled , peeled and mashed sweet potatoes. The mashed sweet potatoes provide the bulk and structure of the tikki. The sweet potatoes are the main source of flavor and sweetness in the tikki. Sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, making the tikkis a more nutritious snack.
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Roll each portion of the mixture into 50 mm. (2 inch) diameter flat tikki.
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Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), grease it well using 1 tsp oil.
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Place the tikkis on it.
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Cook using 1 tsp oil.
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Till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides.
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Serve sweet potato tikki with tomato raita | vegetable shakarkand cutlet | shakarkandi tikki with raita | immediately with tomato raita.
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Roll each portion of the mixture into 50 mm. (2 inch) diameter flat tikki.
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You can add finely chopped mint leaves for the refreshing kick.
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Instead of besan you can also add oats flour for binding.
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Make sure to drain the sweet potatoes well after cooking them. Excess moisture can lead to mushy tikkis.
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You can add finely chopped mint leaves for the refreshing kick.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 46 cal |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 1.6 mg |
| Sodium | 123.1 mg |
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Kaira
March 13, 2025, midnight
This sweet tikki is so healthy and is not deep fried too. I use it when I make burgers very often and in tiffin or as a snack too. Healthier than just giving potatoes to kids and tastes good too.
