Falahari Quinoa Tikki

1: Wash quinoa and cook as per instructions. Drain and squeeze excess water out and divide in two equal parts.

2: Wash, peel, and boil the sweet potato. Once done, drain water and set aside.

3: Grind green chilli, ginger, and coriander leaves to make a coarse paste.

4: In a bowl, add sweet potato and mash it.

5: Add half of quinoa, paneer, amaranth flour, coriander paste, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.

6: Divide the mixture into equal parts and shape them into balls. Flatten and coat with quinoa on both sides.

7: For shallow frying: Heat ghee in a pan. Place quinoa tikkis, cover, and cook on low to medium heat till golden brown on both sides. Cook on high heat without lid for a few minutes until quinoa coating is crisp.

8: For air frying: Preheat air fryer at 400°F. Line basket with an air fryer liner, place tikkis, brush with oil if desired, and cook for 15-18 minutes at 400°F until golden brown and crisp.

9: For baking: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place tikkis on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake at 400°F for 25-28 minutes until golden brown and crisp, flipping halfway.