on Sep 16, 2024 I am all about feeding my kids tonnes of veggies in an interesting and delicious way, and this Broccoli Tikki is the result of one such experiment! Loaded with greens, veggies, paneer, and spices, these broccoli cutlets are super wholesome. Plus there’s cheese in there to deliver lots of flavor in every bite. This broccoli paneer tikki makes a regular feature in my kids’ lunch boxes and they come wiped clean each time. Serve these with some ketchup or your kids’ favorite dipping sauce for a filling and nutritious snack!
These tikkis are rich in fiber, protein, and good fats, making for a wholesome snack These broccoli cutlets stay fresh and delicious for hours aftering cooking, making them perfect lunch box material Add more veggies, tweak the masalas, or do away with the cheese – this recipe is easily customisable to suit your family’s preferences
Broccoli Tikki Ingredients Overview
Also known as broccoli cutlets (or green tikkis like my kids like to call them), these little discs are a flavor and nutrition powerhouse. It uses simple pantry staple ingredients such as:
Veggies: I have added broccoli, green peas, and potato, but feel free to add other veggies of your choice Greens: Spinach and coriander leaves for lots of nutrition and freshness Paneer: Delivers a creamy texture and boost in flavor Spices: We use dry spices like white pepper powder, chaat masala, amchur powder, and salt, along with grated garlic to add lots of flavor to these broccoli tikkis Besan: Acts as a binding agent, plus allows the tikkis to become crispy Cheese: Although this is optional, cheese really takes the flavour up several notches. Highly recommend!
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To serve this for guests, you can even coat tikkis in some bread crumbs to make a for a fun and crispy appetiser! Blanching the broccoli and green peas (instead of boiling) really helps retain more nutrients as well as delivers that bright green color to the tikkis. Make sure to thoroughly squeeze out any excess water from the blanched spinach to prevent the tikki mixture from become watery.
The next time your kids demand for a snack, make sure to whip up some of these healthy and nutritious broccoli tikkis. Do leave me a comment if you try these and don’t forget to send photos over on my IG @my_foodstory.
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