The cabbage tikki is a shallow-fried Indian snack that is prepared with cabbage, mashed potatoes, paneer mixed with corn flour and plenty of warm spices. The cheese melts in the mouth to make it soft inside and crispy on the outside.
Chop ½ piece of cabbage (small size, cut into smaller chunks) and 3 pieces of green chilies in a chopper. Then add ¼ cup of coriander leaves and chop them too.
Transfer it to a bowl and mix 1.5 tsp of salt, 1.25 cups of mashed boiled potatoes, ¼ cup of mashed paneer, a piece of cheese cube (grated), 1 tsp of chaat masala powder, 1 tsp of dry mango powder (amchur), ¼ tsp of turmeric powder, and 1 tsp of red chili powder nicely. Then mix ½ tsp of garam masala powder.
Finally, mix 2 tbsp of corn flour or rice flour. Mix nicely. Let it rest for 5 minutes. (Pro tip: Make sure the mixture is dry. If needed, I sometimes use more corn flour).
Grease your hand with a bit of cooking oil and shape the cutlets. Take as much corn flour as required and coat the tikkis nicely. (Pro tip: I coat the tikkis with corn flour because it makes them crispier. It also prevents them from breaking while frying).
Shallow fry them in 2 tbsp of cooking oil (or ghee for a richer flavor) in a non-stick frying pan on a medium to high flame. Remove when they are fried nice and crisp on both sides.
Your tasty and crispy homemade cabbage tikkis are ready.
If you do not have a chopper to chop like me, you may use a mixer but do not add any water.I have used a mold to give a heart shape to my cutlets. You can shape them round if you do not have a mold at home.Adding potato helps in binding the cutlet mixture.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Cabbage Tikki
Amount per Serving
Calories
280
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
16
mg
5
%
Sodium
228
mg
10
%
Potassium
698
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
30
g
10
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
445
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
73
mg
88
%
Calcium
177
mg
18
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.