Masoor Dal tikki Recipe
Masoor Dal Tikki is a traditional Indian recipe made from red lentils or Masoor dal. These tikkis are a popular street food in India and are often served as a snack or appetizer. They have a crispy exterior and a soft, well-seasoned interior. They are often accompanied by mint chutney or tamarind chutney.Masoor Dal Tikki is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect as a snack or appetizer. It is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. The addition of spices and herbs not only adds flavor but also provides additional health benefits. This dish is a great option for vegetarians and vegans looking for a high-protein dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup masoor dal or orange lentils or split yellow lentils
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp Cumin (Jeera)
- pinch Asafoetida / hing
- ½ tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup Besan / Gram flour
- 1 Onions
- 1 green chillies
- 2 garlic
- ½ tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- pinch chaat masala
- 1 tsp suji / rava / semolina
- 2-3 tbsp oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Assemble all ingredients together to avoid last minute rush.
- Rinse dal well till clean water comes up. Then, soak for ½ hour.
- Finely chop onion, garlic and green chili.
Cooking
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium to low flame and add 1 tsp cumin seeds, pinch of asafoetida, ½ tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp red chili powder and 1 tsp salt. Sauté all the spices for few seconds till fragnant.
- Drain the water from the dal and add in the pan.
- Also add 1 cup of water and mix with the dal.
- Cover the pan and cook till dal tender for approx. 8-10 mins over low flame.
- Then, transfer to a bowl and let the dal cools down before proceeding further.
- Now, add ¼ cup gram flour, 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped green chili, 2 chopped garlic cloves, ½ tsp kasuri methi, 1/4 tsp garam masala and pinch of chaat masala to the dal.
- Mix everything well with the dal.
- Then, add 1 tsp semolina and mix again. Wait for 5 minutes for semolina to thicken in the dal. You would get perfect batter for the tikki.
- Now, apply some oil to your palms and take 1- ½ tbsp batter and form the shape of a tikki. Make all tikkis in the same way.
- Heat 2-3 tbsp oil in a wide pan over medium flame.
- And, carefully place all the tikkis in the pan.
- Do not disturb the tikkis for at least 2-3 minutes, so thar base would get firm and then flip to the other side.
- Fry (pan fry) till golden and crisp. You need to flip couple of times for evenly cooking. Be gentle while flipping so that tikkis would not break.
- Serve with tomato sauce, yogurt dip or chutney.
Equipment Used for This Recipe
Notes & Tips
Notes & Comments
- Make sure to soak the dal for at least 30 minutes before grinding to make sure it becomes soft enough to be ground.
- You can also add a tablespoon of besan (chickpea flour) to the dal mixture to make the tikkis more crispy.
- You can also deep fry the tikkis instead of shallow frying them.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Masoor Dal tikki Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
306
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Sodium
636
mg
28
%
Potassium
559
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
37
g
12
%
Fiber
16
g
67
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
102
IU
2
%
Vitamin B1
0.5
mg
33
%
Vitamin B2
0.1
mg
6
%
Vitamin B3
1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B5
1
mg
10
%
Vitamin B6
0.3
mg
15
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Vitamin E
2
mg
13
%
Vitamin K
11
µg
10
%
Calcium
50
mg
5
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
Magnesium
75
mg
19
%
Zinc
2
mg
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.