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Vegan Sweet Potato Tikki Recipe

This delicious and nutritious sweet potato tikki is not only a great tea-time snack but can also be enjoyed as an appetizer or side dish.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan
Allergen: Dairy free, Gluten free
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 20 tikki
Calories: 102kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Wash the sweet potatoes and cook them in an instant pot, traditional pressure cooker or over a stovetop.
  • Instant pot method: Place the sweet potato on a trivet in the inner pot with 1 ½ cups water. Cook it in manual mode for 10 minutes.
    2 pound sweet potatoes
  • Let it cool completely to room temperature. Mash it with a potato masher in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add flours, chopped coriander leaves (cilantro), salt and spices. Mix well until all ingredients to get an even mix.
    1 cup rice flour, ½ cup oats, 2 teaspoon ginger, ½ teaspoon garam masala, 1 ½ teaspoon red chili powder, ¾ teaspoon chaat masala, salt to taste, 3 teaspoon cilantro, ⅓ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Shape them into small balls and flatten them to get round patties or tikis.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and place the tikkis in it.
    4 tablespoon oil
  • Shallow fry until both sides are golden brown.
  • Serve sweet potato cutlet hot with cilantro chutney or dip.

Air fryer method

  • Preheat the air fryer a 380F. Spray oil on the tikki and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Notes

  • Let the sweet potato cool completely before peeling and mashing it.
  • If the mixture is too wet, add more flour or breadcrumbs to bind it together.
  • Use a food processor to mash the sweet potato for a smoother texture.
  • You can freeze the uncooked tikki for up to 2 weeks, making it a perfect make-ahead snack option. Just thaw and cook when ready to serve. 
Variations
  • For a spicier version, add chopped green chilies to the mixture.
  • Add a teaspoon of lemon juice, if it turns out too spicy.
  • Add potatoes to the mixture for a slightly different texture and flavor.
  • Add bread crumbs or corn flour to the mixture for added crunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6481IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.4mg