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Crispy Moong Tikki: Vegan Snack

Crispy Moong Tikki: Vegan Snack

Moong Tikki: enjoy these crispy, flavorful vegan patties. Easy to prepare, they make a perfect appetizer or snack for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian
Servings 24
Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole moong beans (soaked overnight)
  • 4 green chillies (rough chopped)
  • 2 inch ginger (rough chopped)
  • ½ cup cilantro (rough chopped)
  • 2 cups baby spinach (rough chopped)
  • 6 tablespoons gram flour
  • 6 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 24 cashews (raw, unsalted)

Instructions
 

  • Drain soaked moong beans thoroughly, discarding any unsoaked beans.
  • Process green chiles, ginger, and moong in a food processor until grainy (30-45 seconds).
  • Add spinach, cilantro, salt, garam masala, gram flour, and breadcrumbs; pulse until just combined, keeping texture coarse.
  • Divide mixture into 24 portions, shape into 2-inch tikkis, and press one cashew into a small dent in each.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook tikkis for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
  • Serve hot with your favorite chutney.

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Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.