How long does Rajma Tikki take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Rajma Tikki serve?

5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Rajma Tikki vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Rajma Tikki spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Rajma Tikki?

½ cup Rajma, ¼ cup Besan Flour, 1 Potato, ¼ cup Onion, ¼ cup Breadcrumbs, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Rajma Tikki?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Rajma Tikki?

About 274 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Rajma Tikki

Name: Rajma Tikki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Peanuts; 2 tbsp Oil; ¼ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Besan Flour; ½ cup Rajma, Boiled; 1 Potato, Boiled; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Amchur Powder; 1 tsp White Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Black Salt; ¼ cup Breadcrumbs; 2 tbsp Oil

25 min
mild
Serves 5

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Kidney beans cutlet · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Vegan Dairy-free

Rajma tikki, or kidney bean cutlets, of rajma, potato and peanuts with amchur and black salt, pan-fried. Mild, makes 5, 25 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Lunchbox, Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

14 items

5 people

Peanuts2 tbsp
Oil4 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped¼ cup
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Besan Flour¼ cup
Rajma, Boiled½ cup
Potato, Boiled1
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Amchur Powder1 tsp
White Pepper Powder1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Black Salt½ tsp
Breadcrumbs¼ cup

Contains: groundnut, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 5 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 5 people
Energy	274kcal	1370kcal
Protein	8.7g	44g
Carbohydrate	26g	130g
Fat	16g	78g
Fibre	7.4g	37g
Sugar	2.3g	12g

Cookd masalas for rajma

Method

1
In a pan dry roast the peanuts till they become golden brown and set aside.
Peanuts
2
In the same pan, add oil and onions and saute them till they become translucent in color. Add in the green chilli and cook it for 5 minutes on medium flame. Add the Besan and cook everything together for another 3-4 minutes on medium flame.
OilOnionGreen ChilliBesan Flour
3
Add in the Rajma, mashed potato and mash this mixture until everything comes together.
RajmaPotato
4
Add in all the spices- red chili powder, amchur powder, white pepper powder, and salt. Mix well till combined.
Red Chilli PowderAmchur PowderWhite Pepper PowderSalt
5
Add the peanuts and the coriander mix well and take it off the flame. Add black salt and bread crumbs and mix till combined. Divide and and shape them into 3 inch roundels.
Coriander LeavesBlack SaltBreadcrumbs
6
Add 2 tbsp of oil on the pan and fry the tikki for 2-3 minutes till golden brown on both sides.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Rajma Tikki take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Rajma Tikki serve?: 5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Rajma Tikki vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Rajma Tikki spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Rajma Tikki?: ½ cup Rajma, ¼ cup Besan Flour, 1 Potato, ¼ cup Onion, ¼ cup Breadcrumbs, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Rajma Tikki?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Rajma Tikki?: About 274 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.