Tuesday, March 13, 2012

BEEHA JI TIKKI (Lotus Root Tikkis)


Bea or lotus root is a much preferred vegetable in Sindhi Cuisine. We have many variations of curries and snacks with this. Here is the recipe of tikkis / cutlets made with lotus root.

Ingredients
Lotus root ..... 1 root/1 cup
Potatoes........ 2 medium sized
Bread crumbs ... 2 tbsps.
Ajwain/carom .... 1/4 tsp.
Anardana ........... 1 tbsp. (crushed) or 1 tsp. amchoor powder
Garam masala .... 1/2 tsp.
Red chilli powder ... 1/4 tsp
Green chillies ..... 1-2 (chopped finely)
Coriander leaves ... handful (chopped finely)
Salt ................... to taste
Oil ............. to fry

Method:


1. Boil the potatoes and mash them.










2. Scrape the lotus root and cut into 1 inch pieces. Boil them adding a little salt and let them cool. Crush them in the mortar and pestle.








3. Add the ingredients (except oil) Mix well.



Make tikkis of any desired shape. Deep fry the tikkis to golden brown colour and serve hot.







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28 comments:

  1. SatyaDecember 25, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    tempting tikkis shobha...

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  2. Priya SreeramDecember 25, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    this is something really nice !

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  3. Priya SreeramDecember 25, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    this is something really nice !

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  4. TorviewtorontoDecember 25, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    delicious happy holidays

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  5. Jaisy JamesDecember 25, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    looks delicious never had / tried recipes with lotus root. sure taste will be good. yummy

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    1. ShobhaMarch 5, 2017 at 5:13 PM

      Must try it sometime.. we make many dishes with lotus root

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  6. UnknownDecember 25, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    This is absolutely newto me.......hmm I havent heard abt lotus root...hmm willtry when i get a chance..

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  7. Priya SureshDecember 25, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Wat a beautiful tikkis, truly fabulous..

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  8. UnknownDecember 28, 2010 at 5:56 AM

    Very new recipes. Never cooked with lotus roots before, but looks delicious and sounds simple.

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  9. Umm MymoonahDecember 30, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    That's very innovative, looks really tempting. Thank you for linking with Any One Can Cook.

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  10. KrithisKitchenJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Tasty tikkis... I like lotus stem.. good innovative idea..

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  11. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    wow! that's an interesting recipe - never had or made this before - bookmarking!

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  12. The PoetMarch 14, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Hello.
    I've never had lotus root before, but these sound & look very tasty. Maybe you can send me some via virtual express (lol). Nice presentation.
    Thanks for sharing.

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    1. ShobhaMarch 5, 2017 at 5:16 PM

      Glad you liked my blog and recipes.
      Really honoured for the award .. will check it out.. Thanks again

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  13. SutapaMarch 14, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Tooo tempting tikkis Sobha and I think it will go well as a evening snacks!

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  14. Santosh BangarMarch 14, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    new bo for me but sounds delicious and tempting

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  15. ShobhaMarch 5, 2017 at 5:16 PM

    Thanks

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