Broccoli Potato Croquette - Broccoli Tikki

Today's recipe post is an absolute bite size delight ! I've been asked many times to recommend appetizer or small plate/bite size recipes for party's or small get-together....something that is neutral (Can be eaten by vegetarian & non-vegetarian) and also kid friendly. There's also one thing that's universal to all parties "Potato".- It's an absolute favorite of all age group.
Hence, this recipe came into existence.

Broccoli Potato Croquette - Broccoli Tikki

It's easy to make, can be made in advance (2-3 days before-then keep frozen) and can go with any kind of cuisine.
All you need is broccoli, potato and seasoning, that's it.
So, it's healthier and adds glamour to your regular/everytime potato patty and off-course there's no substitute for homemade goodies.

NOTE:
Use steamed broccoli for this recipe, as they cook easily, evenly and tastes better. (If you're using frozen broccoli, then just thaw and add them straight to food processor)

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Broccoli Potato Patty / Broccoli Tikki

Serves: 4

Serving Suggestion: Can be served as appetizer OR Used in Burger / Wraps

Tools:

1 Large nonstick pan

1 Large Bowl - Microwavable

Food Processor – For mixing the ingredients together

1 Large Serving Plate

Cling Wrap OR Foil

Ingredients:

2 Cups Broccoli Florets – I’m using fresh, you can use fresh or frozen

5 Large Boiled Potatoes - Peeled

2 Green Chilies – Deseeded and thinly chopped

½ Cup Coriander – Thinly chopped

2 Tbsp Flour – You may use All Purpose or Whole Wheat

1 Tbsp Corn Flour(Starch) - Optional

2 Tbsp Semolina(Suji) - Optional

¼  Tsp Black Pepper Powder

2 Tsp Red Chili Powder

2 Tsp Salt

¼ Cup Oil

2 Cups Water – For steaming the broccoli

  

Method:

• In a large bowl, add water, broccoli and microwave it on high for 5 minutes. (This is going to steam the broccoli and bring out the rich green color)
• Drain the water and let the broccoli cool for 10 minutes.
• Now add the steamed broccoli, green chilies, coriander, salt, red chili, pepper and pulse everything for 2 minutes (Till broccoli is mushy and everything is mixed together smoothly).
• Add boiled potatoes, semolina, flour and cornflour in the food processor and mix everything together for a minute.
• Make 20 round patties/tikki’s and keep aside for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. (This step helps binds the Tikki’s together)
• Heat the large nonstick pan over medium flame, brush with oil and place 5-6 tikki’s at a time.
• Let it cook for 2min, turn to the other side and cook till both sides are cooked and brown in color. Follow this step till all patty’s are cooked.
• Place the cooked patty’s in a serving plate and serve hot.