Palak Chole Tikkies

Palak Chole Tikkies

Spinach called palak in Hindi is very beneficial for our health. It is low in calories.
Spinach lowers blood pressure, is also good for diabeties. It has minerals and iron. It reduces risk if cancer and heart disease.
You can include palak in your diet as it has so many benefits but too much consumption of spinach can lead to kidney stones and digestion issues.
We use palak in salads, for parathas, gravy, pakodas, kichdi, as dry sabzi and many more. The recipe which I am sharing is of palak chole tikki. Blanched spinach and boiled chickpeas are used to make tikkies. Chickpeas are also rich in fibre and protein. I loved the combination of palak and chole. It’s your turn to try. Below mentioned is the recipe:
How To Make Palak Chole Tikki
Boil 100 gms chickpeas (kabuli chana) and keep aside.
Take half bunch of spinach (palak). Wash and keep aside.
Now we have to blanch palak. For blanching palak boil water in a vessel. Once it starts boiling add spinach (palak) leaves and boil for 5-7 minutes. Don’t cover the lid. Remove spinach leaves after 5-7 minutes and place in cold water. Then remove it from cold water and keep aside.
Once palak cools down remove excess water and grind it with 2 green chillies and 2-3 garlic cloves.
Simillarly grind boiled chickpeas.
Mix grinded spinach and chickpeas.
Add 1 tablespoon roasted coriander-cumin powder.
Put 1 teaspoon garam masala and 1 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala.
Add salt to taste and 4 tablespoon breadcrumbs.
If you want more spicy you can add 1/2 teaspoon red chilly powder as I have already used green chillies so not adding chilly powder. You can always taste the masala if required you can add more as per your taste.
Mix everything and divide into equal portions to make tikkies of it.
Apply some oil in your palms and make round balls.
Press and place small cheese cube inside each ball and shape it into round tikkies. Keep palak chole tikkies aside in a plate.
Heat tava and put 2-3 tablespoon oil on it.
Put palak chole tikkies on it and cook till tikkies turn golden brown from both the sides.
Grate some extra cheese on top of tikkies.
Switch off the flame serve tikkies hot with chutney or tomato sauce.