Chole Dahi Ki Tikki - Garbanzo Beans-Yogurt Patty

Easy Peasy appetizer or should I say "High Protein Healthy Snack".
Anything which has "healthy" attached to it, always brings a smile cause even before we eat it, we think of having an extra helping.

Garbanzo Beans-Yogurt Patty

This Tikki is basically made using two ingredients "Garbanzo" & "Yogurt" (If Vegan, You can use Vegan Yogurt), both have very mild taste but along with the listed ingredients, this turns out to be a very creamy, soft and aromatic flavored tikki.
PS: I so wanted to garnish them with fresh cilantro but they were gone even before reaching the table. 

NOTE: *Please do ensure that the yogurt is without any water (hang it for a while in a cheesecloth). This is a key ingredient.
* Also, be little careful while cooking them as they are so tender that they might break.

Serves: 2

Serving Suggestion: Serve as appetizer or along with meal. It can also be used as patty or tikki for burgers/rolls or as filling.

Tools:

1 Large nonstick pan

1 Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients:

1 Cup Garbanzo Beans (Chole) – Boiled

½ Cup Yogurt (If Vegan, Please use Vegan Yogurt)

1 Tsp Ginger Paste

2 Green Chilies – Diced  - Optional

2 Tbsp Flour – You may use any flour that is available.

3 Tbsp Oil - U can use any oil

Powdered Spices:

1 Tsp Coriander Powder (Dhania)

1 Tsp Mango Powder (Amchur)

½ Tsp Garam Masala

½ Tsp Red Chili Powder

1 Tsp Salt (As per your taste)

Method: 

1. In a mixing bowl, add all the listed ingredients except oil and mash them to form a dough like consistency.
2. Divide the dough into equal round balls and form into desired shape of a patty/tikki. (Makes approx 8 big tikki’s)
3. Heat the nonstick pan on high, add 1Tbsp oil and place 4 tikki’s on it.
4. Lower the heat to medium and let the tikki cook and get evenly brown (Takes about 2-3min each side).
5. Turn the tikki’s to the other side and cook evenly.
6. Repeat step 4-5 to complete all the tikki's.
7. Serve Hot.