Snacks
Palak Paneer Tikki
Pan-seared spinach and paneer patties bound with besan. Low carb, 20 g of protein, and they hold together without bread.
260
kcal
20g
protein
12g
carbs
15g
fat
Per serving · makes 1 · 20 minutes
Ingredients
- •100 g paneer (low fat), grated
- •1 cup spinach, blanched, squeezed VERY dry, chopped
- •2 tbsp besan (the binder)
- •1/2 tsp each: cumin, chaat masala, chilli; salt; ginger, grated
- •2 tsp oil for the pan; hung curd dip to serve
Method
- 1.Mix everything except the oil. The spinach must be dry or the tikkis will not bind.
- 2.Shape into 4 flat patties.
- 3.Pan-sear in the oil, 3 minutes a side on medium, until deep golden.
- 4.Serve hot with the hung curd dip.
Coach’s note
These are the 6pm answer: hot, savoury, crisp, and under 300 calories. An air fryer at 180C for 12 minutes works too and drops the oil further.
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