Soy-Free Tikki Chaat

Dive into the vibrant world of street food with this Soy-Free Tikki Chaat, a delightful Indian snack that's perfect for all those avoiding soy in their diet. This recipe features crispy, golden potato patties seasoned with warm spices like cumin, coriander, and red chili powder, then topped with tangy tamarind chutney, refreshing cilantro-mint chutney, and a dollop of creamy yogurt (dairy or coconut-based for a soy-free twist). The tikkis are finished with a medley of fresh toppings—chopped onions, tomatoes, and cilantro—along with a sprinkle of chaat masala and roasted cumin powder for that quintessential street-food flavor. A final garnish of crunchy sev takes this dish to the next level of texture and taste. Easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, this crowd-pleasing chaat is a must-try for lovers of bold, layered flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized Boiled potatoes
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Chickpea flour (besan)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil (for frying)
• 0.25 cup Tamarind chutney
• 0.25 cup Cilantro-mint chutney
• 0.5 cup Plain yogurt (dairy or coconut-based for soy-free)
• 1 small Onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium-sized Tomato, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Chaat masala
• 0.5 cup Sev (crispy fried chickpea flour noodles)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and mash the boiled potatoes in a large mixing bowl until smooth.

Step 2

Add breadcrumbs, chickpea flour, ground cumin, ground coriander, red chili powder, and salt to the mashed potatoes. Mix well to form a firm dough.

Step 3

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a flat, round patty (tikki).

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Fry the tikkis in batches until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

Step 5

Arrange the fried tikkis on a serving plate. Top each tikki with a drizzle of tamarind chutney, cilantro-mint chutney, and plain yogurt.

Step 6

Sprinkle chopped onion, chopped tomato, and fresh cilantro over the tikkis.

Step 7

Dust with roasted cumin powder and chaat masala for added flavor.

Step 8

Garnish with sev to add a crunchy texture.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful soy-free Tikki Chaat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1300.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2171.9

Total Fat 93.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 5345.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 302.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.5g	0%
Total Sugars 49.7g
Protein 47.2g	0%

Vitamin D 63.1IU	0%
Calcium 405.8mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 3625.7mg	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: 37.6%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 54.0%