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Healthy Eating: Protein Tikkis

protein tikkisSome people believe that it is difficult for a vegetarian to meet their daily requirement of protein. Well, if you’re a vegetarian who has been facing this issue, we have a fun recipe for you! Try these special Protein Tikkis. As these Protein Tikkis are made using soya chunks, your daily protein intake is guaranteed. What’s more? They absolutely delicious and healthy as well! Give it a try!

What You Will Need

  • Soya Chunks – 1 cup
  • Chilly Ginger Garlic Paste – 2 tbsp
  • Finely Chopped Onion – 1 medium sized
  • Semolina – 2 tbsp
  • Finely Chopped Coriander – ½ cup
  • Chat Powder – ¼ tsp
  • Finely Chopped Carrot – 2 tbsp
  • Salt as per taste
  • Garam masala – ¼ tsp

How to Prepare Protein Tikkis

  1. Soak 1 cup of soya chunks in hot water for an hour.
  2. After an hour, squeeze excess water from the soya chunks and keep them aside.
  3. In a mixer/blender add the soaked soya chunks, 2 tbsp of chilly garlic paste and salt to make a smooth mixture.
  4. Remove it in a big bowl and add onion, carrot, coriander, semolina, chat masala and garam masala. Give this a quick shake and mix well.
  5. Using your palms make flat small tikkis and refrigerate them for 10 minutes.
  6. On a pan, brush some oil and place the tikkis on it. Once golden brown, turn it up and cook well on other side too.
  7. Your hot, tasty protein tikkis are ready to eat with some green chutney

Highlights of the Protein Tikkis

  • Soya bean is known to have higher biological value protein which is well absorbed.
  • It is extremely satiating in a small portion size.
  • You can have it as a side dish or as a main meal with some salad.

Do try these healthy and delicious Protein Tikkis! Which recipe would you like to see us prepare next? Leave your suggestions in the comments below!

You can also check out more healthy recipes on our Healthy Reads or you can get these delicious recipes directly from your GOQii Coach by subscribing for personalised health coaching here: https://goqiiapp.page.link/bsr

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About Urvi Gohil

Urvi Gohil, a foodie turned Nutritionist assists people change or manage their lifestyle in terms of their diet and physical activity. Armed with a Masters’ degree in Clinical Nutrition her goal is to get people healthier. She believes in the act of ‘Moderation’ rather than complete elimination of certain foods. In the entire era of processing and shortcuts, she is there to guide people towards their long-term goals in a sustainable way.

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