Description
Spinach Tofu Tikki is a healthy, protein-rich vegetarian snack made with spinach and tofu. It’s light on calories, easy to digest, and perfect for weight management, hormone health, and muscle support.
Ingredients
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Spinach (palak) – 1 cup, finely chopped
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Firm tofu – 100 g, crumbled
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Onion – 1 tbsp, finely chopped
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Green chilli – ½ tsp, finely chopped (optional)
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Ginger – ½ tsp, grated
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Cumin powder – ¼ tsp
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Black pepper – ¼ tsp
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Garam masala – a pinch
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Salt – to taste
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Rice flour or besan flour – 1 tbsp (binding)
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Oil – 1 tsp (for shallow pan-frying)
Instructions
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Blanch spinach in hot water for 30 seconds, drain well, squeeze out excess water, and chop finely.
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In a bowl, combine spinach, crumbled tofu, ginger, spices, salt, and rice/besan flour.
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Mix well and shape into 2 tikkis.
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Heat a non-stick pan, add oil, and shallow fry on medium flame.
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Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
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Serve warm with mint chutney or Yoghurt dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: ~150 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 12g
