Paleo Tikki Chaat

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of *Paleo Tikki Chaat*, a healthy twist on the classic Indian street food that’s both gluten-free and dairy-free! This recipe features golden, crispy sweet potato patties infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, pan-fried to perfection in coconut oil. The tikkis are then elevated with a creative medley of toppings: riced cauliflower for texture, creamy coconut yogurt, a tangy tamarind dressing, juicy pomegranate seeds, and crunchy toasted pumpkin seeds. Bursting with color and nutrients, this Paleo-friendly appetizer is perfect for entertaining or as a unique snack. Ready in under an hour, it’s a wholesome and flavorful way to enjoy the nostalgic essence of chaat while sticking to your paleo lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large Sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons Coconut flour
• 1 tablespoon Arrowroot starch
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 1 cup Riced cauliflower
• 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Tamarind paste
• 0.25 teaspoon Chili powder
• 3 tablespoons Coconut yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Toasted pumpkin seeds

Directions

Step 1

Peel and boil the sweet potatoes until tender, approximately 10-12 minutes. Drain and let them cool.

Step 2

Mash the cooled sweet potatoes in a large bowl until smooth. Add coconut flour, arrowroot starch, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and chopped cilantro. Mix until well combined into a dough-like consistency.

Step 3

Form the mixture into small, round patties (about 2 inches in diameter). You should yield 8-10 tikkis.

Step 4

Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove and let drain on a paper towel.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine tamarind paste, lemon juice, and chili powder to make the tangy dressing.

Step 6

To assemble the chaat, spread the fried tikkis on a serving platter. Top each tikki with a little riced cauliflower, a dollop of coconut yogurt, a drizzle of the tamarind dressing, and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a flavorful Paleo-friendly appetizer or snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(720.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1116.9

Total Fat 60.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2637.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 134.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.7g	0%
Total Sugars 38.7g
Protein 20.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 213.3mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 904.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.0%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 46.0%