This delicious Kacche Kele ki Tikki is the perfect snack for toddlers! With the green plantains as the main ingredient, it is packed with essential vitamins and minerals. The addition of ginger, dry spices and potatoes makes it a flavor packed snack that is guaranteed to have your toddler asking for more! Perfect for keeping your little one happy and healthy, it’s a must-try for any parent in Australia!

General Information

Servings: 24 Keywords: Kacche Kele ki Tikki, Indian, Appetizer Calories: 73 Protein: 5.3g Carbs: 10.6g Fats: 2.1g Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 500 g raw green bananas
• 2 tablespoons chopped ginger
• 2 tablespoons chopped chilies
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 2-3 tablespoons oil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
• 20 cubes soft boiled potatoes

Directions

1. Take the green bananas, peel them and mash them into a bowl.
2. Add in the chopped ginger, chilies, cumin seeds, chili powder, garam masala, oil, and fresh coriander, and mix together until all the ingredients are blended in.
3. Take small portions of the mixture, and shape them into round flat patties.
4. In a separate bowl, mash the soft boiled potatoes.
5. Add 1 tablespoon of the mashed potato onto the green banana patties, and seal it up by pinching the edges.
6. Heat a pan over medium heat and add 2-3 tablespoons of oil to the pan.
7. Put the potato patties into the pan and fry them until they turn golden brown.
8. Flip the potato patties and fry the other side until golden brown.
9. Serve the potato patties with your favorite dip or chutney.

Joke: What did the banana say when it saw the potato patty? “Hey, that looks totally tik-i!”

Recommended Sides

• Chutney or dip of your choice
• Salad
• Yogurt raita
• Tamarind ketchup