This ‘fat loss’ snack can be prepared with ‘just 1 spoon of ghee’

 

 

a healthy twist to tikkis/ cutlets by using amaranth.

Cravings can strike at any time. But instead of succumbing to them with wafers and doughnuts, try to pick some healthy treats. As such, if you have been looking for nutritious munchies, we’ve got you covered.

Nutritionist  took to Instagram to share an easy snack — Fat Loss Amaranth Tikki — that can be prepared in a jiffy.

High protein, high fibre, vegan, gluten-free and no flour recipe cooked with just one spoon of ghee,” Singh wrote.

“Something new and highly nutritious for you to try! It’s just the perfect post or pre-workout snack, too!” she added.

 

Amaranth is naturally gluten-free and an outstanding powerhouse, high protein, nutrient rich food. Amaranth is an excellent source of fiber, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese and a good source of calcium, zinc, copper, selenium, vitamin B 6 and folate.

Sweet potatoes are starchy root veges that are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. They’re also high in antioxidants that protect your body from free radical damage and chronic disese. Great for gut healthy ! You can use potato instead too. It’s a myth that potatoes lead to weight gain,  rather, potato’s fiber, potassium, Vitamins C and B6 content, coupled with its lack of cholesterol, all support heart health.

 

INGREDIENTS

Sweet potatoes boiled 2

Amaranth boiled  ½ cup ( take amaranth and water in the ratio of 1:2 and let is boil, simmer for 15 minutes and it’s ready to use once the water fully disappears).

Veggies boiled-beans, carrots, peas, onion, spring onion not boiled, just chopped fine

Salt to taste

Coriander pdr 1 tbsp

Red chili pdr  OR green chilies chopped fine to taste

Turmeric ¼ tsp

Garam masala pdr  ½ tsp

Ghee  1 tsp

Kitchen king masala pdr 1-2 tsp ( optional)

 METHOD

In a bowl, mash the boiled sweet potatoes. Add amaranth along with the vegetables. Add the spices and mix.
 

Shape the dough in the form of tikkis/ cutlets. Pan fry with one teaspoon of ghee. OR it can be baked in a pre-heated oven @ 180 deg. C by smearing little oil on one side and bake for 5-6 minutes, flip over, spread little oil / ghee and bake till the top is brown and crisp.

Serve it with hand-pounded tomato chutney.

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