U need:
chick peas(kabuli chola): 1 cup
grated paneer: 1/4 cup
grated cheese( cheddar): 1/4 cup
asefodita: 1/2 tsp
bread slices:2
dhaniya-jeera powder: 2 tsp
pepper powder: 1 tsp
ginger-green chilli paste: 2 tsp
salt to taste
oil to deep fry
maida: 3 tsp
Method:
1.Clean,wash and soak chick peas overnight
2. Next day pressure cook with just 1 cup water, pinch cooking soda.(2 WHISTLES)
3. Drain Excess water and put the cooked chick peas into a mixie jar. add all the other ingredients except cheese and paneer.
3. Grind to a smooth paste.
5. Transfer the paste to a bowl.Add cheese and paneer and 2 tsp chopped coriander leaves. Knead well and form 6 medium sized tikki balls and pat them to any shape of your choice.
6. Heat oil in a kadai. Dust some maida on the the tikkis.Deep fry them in hot oil till golden brown. Drain off excess oil.
7. Arrange the tikkis on a serving plate and serve hot with tomato sauce or sesame paste(tahini).
Note: Originally called Falafel in Greece these delicious tikkis don't have paneer or cheese or green chilli paste added in the original recipe. These tikkis can be eaten either as a snack with tahini sauce or, put inside a pita bread with hummus and some tahini paste and eaten as a stuffed roll(Like indian vada pav).
Bon Appetite!!!!!!
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