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Poha Tikki

February 9, 2015 by Nidhi 12 Comments

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poha tikki - aloo tikki made with left over poha. healthy, Indian, Vegetarian, snack, breakfast, school lunch box ideas, kids tiffin Poha Tikki or Vegetable Poha Cutlet- Poha is the most common breakfast dish in our house and we generally have it 2-3 times a week. A perfect healthy nutritious tasty breakfast. Generally, there is no leftover Poha, or even if there is some left I and my kids finish it by lunch. But what should you do if you have lots of Poha left? Well, you can always make this Poha Tikki ๐Ÿ™‚

poha tikki - aloo tikki made with left over poha. healthy, Indian, Vegetarian, snack, breakfast, school lunch box ideas, kids tiffin

The taste is quite similar to aloo Tikki. Poha Tikki is crunchy crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. I always add roasted peanuts to the Poha which on grinding gave this yummy taste to the Tikki. So if you do not add peanuts to the poha make it a point to add them in the Tikki because they really add a nutty flavor.

What is Poha

Poha is flattened rice. Rice is parboiled before flattening so Poha does not require lots of cooking. This also makes it a good choice to carry with you while traveling. You can wash and then soak the poha for 5 minutes, add spices and have it as breakfast. It is one of the most popular breakfasts in North India.


poha tikki - aloo tikki made with left over poha. healthy, Indian, Vegetarian, snack, breakfast, school lunch box ideas, kids tiffin

When I was making this Tikki my kids kept on coming to the kitchen to check when these will be ready. These smell so nice while cooking that even my maid commented on that J

It became really hard for me to take photos. Kids were ready to snatch the Tikki right from the plate where I was clicking photos. By the time I Packed my camera and came back in the room 10 out of 12 Tikki were already gone ๐Ÿ˜‰
poha tikki - aloo tikki made with left over poha. healthy, Indian, Vegetarian, snack, breakfast, school lunch box ideas, kids tiffin

This is also a very good lunch box recipe. If you have leftover Poha just make Tikki in the morning for tiffin.

This is also a good way to add vegetables to kid’s food as whatever vegetable (carrots, peas, corn, etc.) you have added to your Poha will be ground and kids will not even realize they are eating them.

poha tikki - aloo tikki made with left over poha. healthy, Indian, Vegetarian, snack, breakfast, school lunch box ideas, kids tiffin

BTW my husband also loved them so you can make these to serve guests also as an appetizer. Sometimes I fry these but shallow frying is definitely better and healthier.

You can add more or fewer chilies depending on who you are making this for.

poha tikki - Vegetable Poha Cutlet

How to make Poha Tikki

Preparation time: less than 5 minutes
cooking time: 10-15 minutes
makes around 12 Poka Tikki

Ingredients:

1 ½ cup leftover Poha
2 boiled Potatoes
1 onion finely chopped
½ cup finely chopped veggies of your choice (I have added veggies to the Poha so I did not add separately)
1 tsp chopped green chilies
¼ tsp chaat masala
1 tsp grated ginger
salt to taste (Poha might already have enough salt so taste first. If required then only add salt.)
1 tsp Chopped coriander leaves
1-2 tbsp oil

To make Tikki/ Cutlet

First of all, grind the Poha in your blender so that you get this.

Add the rest of the ingredients except for oil to the ground Poha.

Mix properly and check the spices. If you want you can add red chili powder also. I did not add it.

Give shape to the Tikki.

Cook the Poha Tikki in 1 -2 tbsp of oil. Try to cook them on medium or low flame starting with the high flame.

Cook on both sides until light brown.

 

poha tikki - aloo tikki made with left over poha. healthy, Indian, Vegetarian, snack, breakfast, school lunch box ideas, kids tiffin

Poha Tikki or Vegetable Poha Cutlet is ready to serve. Serve it hot with coriander chutney or ketchup.

poha tikki - aloo tikki made with left over poha. healthy, Indian, Vegetarian, snack, breakfast, school lunch box ideas, kids tiffin

Poha Tikki | Vegetable Poha Cutlet

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Course: After School Snack, Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Leftover poha recipe, vegetable poha Patty
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 Tikki
Author: Nidhi

Equipment

Grinder
Glass Bowl
Frying Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup leftover Poha
  • 2 boiled Potatoes
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp chopped green chilies
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • ¼ tsp chaat masala
  • ½ cup finely chopped veggies of your choice
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Chopped coriander leaves
  • 1-2 tbsp oil

Instructions

Prepare poha and vegetables

  • Grind poha in your blender so that you get coarse mixture.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients except for oil to the ground poha.
  • Mix properly and check the spices. If you want you can add red chilli powder also. I did not add it.
  • Give shape to the tikki.

Cook Tikki or Cutlets

  • Cook the Poha Tikki in 1 -2 tbsp of oil.
  • Try to cook them on medium or low flame starting with the high flame.
  • Cook on both sides until light brown.
  • Your Poha tikki is ready to serve.
  • Serve it hot with coriander chutney or ketchup.
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Notes

1. I have added veggies to poha so I did not add separately.
2. poha might already have enough salt so taste first. If required then only add salt.

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Comments

  1. Vandana

    June 16, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    Nidhi

    If i m not having leftover poha, what will be the procedure? Will i just soak poha for 15 mins and grind them or do I have to make poha first?

    Reply
    • Nidhi

      June 16, 2016 at 3:50 pm

      hello Vandana. Poha soaked for 15 minutes is also fine.

      Reply
  2. veena regit

    June 4, 2016 at 5:07 pm

    School open on Monday and I am on your site!! Oh man!

    So if you us normal poha .. do i soak it and then grind it or what! Man, I am so so not prepared for school o_0

    Reply
    • Nidhi

      June 5, 2016 at 8:59 am

      Hi veena. Yes if you use normal poha Soak it for 15 minutes then grind it. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Deep

    April 17, 2016 at 3:06 pm

    Wow… really your site helped in a great way….as I dont like to give junk foods in tiffin….
    but was lacking recipes…. and let me tell you ,you have really given amazing and different recipes…. You saved me big way… ๐Ÿ™‚

    Thanks a lot for sharing.

    Reply
    • Nidhi

      April 18, 2016 at 5:38 am

      Thanks Deep. I am really glad you liked the recipes

      Reply
  4. Vaishali Gupta

    July 16, 2015 at 11:53 am

    Nidhi, I just want to ask that in this recipe of POHA TIKKI, can we use fresh made poha for tikki or it should be the leftover poha.

    Reply
    • Nidhi

      July 16, 2015 at 4:58 pm

      hi vaishali. Yes you can use fresh made poha also for tikki.

      Reply
      • Ujjwal

        May 11, 2016 at 5:25 pm

        But I think using fresh poha will slightly effect the color of tikki, as it will be plain white.

        Reply
        • Nidhi

          May 11, 2016 at 9:42 pm

          Yes Ujjwal you are right. If we use fresh poha the color will be white but if you are using left over poha like I did colour would be a little yellow. But taste remains the same. I generally make these tikkis to finish off left over poha.

          Reply

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