Dar Palak Tikkis

Method

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1. 1

   In a pan, heat the Dar Palka subzi (cooked vegetable dish) until its water evaporates, stirring until it turns lumpy. Take it off the flame and set aside.

2. 2

   Boil the potato, mash it and set aside. Boil the carrot and green peas and set aside.

3. 3

   In a separate pan, dry-roast the 1 tsp gram flour for a few minutes. Add it to the cooked Dar Palka along with the finely chopped ginger, chopped green chillies, chopped coriander leaves, salt, coriander-cumin powder and lemon juice, and stir well.

4. 4

   Add the boiled peas and carrot, then the mashed potato. The potato is only a binder: add just enough to bind the mixture and let you shape the patties, without letting its taste overpower the Dar Palka.

5. 5

   Mix to a semi-soft dough.

6. 6

   Divide the dough into 6–8 balls and flatten each into a round disc about 1 inch thick. Cook them in a non-stick pan with minimal oil.

7. 7

   Turn and cook until light brown on both sides. Serve hot.