Lauki ki tikki

Name: Lauki ki tikki
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 4 person
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups grated lauki; 1 boiled and mashed potatoes; 1-2 chopped chillies; Half inch grated ginger; Half tbsp pepper powder; Salt as per taste; 1 big chopped onion; Half tbsp amchur powder; 3 tbsp besan; Breadcrumbs for cotting; Oil for deep fry; 2 tbsp chopped coriander; 1 tbsp garlic if you want

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Lauki is about 92% water, making it excellent for hydration and cooling the body—especially in summer. It may help lower bad cholesterol and maintain healthy blood pressure due to its potassium content.

Janki Badiyani @parthesh

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Ingredients

30 minutes

4 person

2 cupsgrated lauki
1boiled and mashed potatoes
1-2chopped chillies
Half inch grated ginger
Half tbsp pepper powder
Salt as per taste
1big chopped onion
Half tbsp amchur powder
3 tbspbesan
Breadcrumbs for cotting
Oil for deep fry
2 tbspchopped coriander
1 tbspgarlic if you want

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Steps

30 minutes

1

In a bowl, combine grated and squeezed lauki, chopped onion, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, and all dry spices.
2

Add besan gradually and mix until the mixture holds together. Rest for 10 minutes if needed.
3

Little oil your hands and shape the mixture into small round tikkas or flatten like patties. And coat patties with bread crumbs both side.
4

Option 1: Pan Fry – Heat a bit of oil in a non-stick pan. Shallow-fry the tikkas until golden brown on both sides.
Option 2: Grill or Bake – Brush with oil and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Option 3: Air-fry – Air-fry at 180°C for 12–15 minutes until crisp. I have fried tikkis.
5

Serve hot with mint chutney, ketchup, or garlic mayo.