Serve these delicious patties as appetizers, or snacks, or use them as stuffing for burgers and sandwiches! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Maskal Teff. The opinions and texts are all mine. They also form an essential part of the Indian street food scene. I have some very fond memories of enjoying this mouth-watering food along with my family and friends at popular food joints in Bombay. Snacks like these are popular for a reason! They are easy and quick to make. The texture is crispy on the outside and soft inside. You will find many varieties of tikkis and cutlets in our cuisine. Every Summer, my family and I would visit my mother’s childhood home in Trichy (South of India). An overnight journey by train was the only way to get there. Besides all the fun and games, we also looked forward to various snacks available at different train stations. Although we would pack food for most of the trip, our parents would buy snacks like Vada Pav, boiled corn and peanuts, freshly cut cucumber/guava served with chilly powder on top, and railway cutlets for us. The cutlets were both crispy and soft at the same time. Made with different veggies and served with bread, they were one of the highlights of the train ride. Today’s recipe is an ode to those wonderful childhood memories. Fun fact - Cutlets are an Anglo-Indian invention. Since the Indian Railways were introduced by the British, there was a lot of influence on the foods served there. Isn’t that cool?
This recipe is vegan and gluten-free It’s a healthy, protein-rich snack Very easy and simple to make A unique recipe to make with teff and TVP Great way to sneak in veggies and other ingredients Can be served in many ways Very delicious to taste
It’s usually ground into flour and used to make Injera bread, but it can be steamed, or boiled and used in a variety of recipes. It’s a good source of calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium, zinc, and dietary fiber. You can read more about Teff on Maskal Teff’s website. I recently discovered this amazing grain and have been experimenting with it quite a bit. So far, I have made Teff Quinoa Khichdi, Teff Kheer Porridge, Banana Strawberry Bread, Teff Roti, and Teff Idli with it!
Brown - has a slightly nutty flavor Ivory - which has a sweet, mild flavor Flour - you can use it to bake homemade bread, cookies, or cakes Grain - which you can use in cereals, soups, stews, etc.
It’s high in fiber and low in calories. This soy protein also contains no fat, cholesterol, or saturated fat. You get them in chunks (soya chunks) form or granules. For vegans and vegetarians, it can be a great substitute for meat because of its texture. TVP in any form is a must-have in our pantry. I have used TVP in chunks form in the Soya Pulao recipe. They are high in protein and make an excellent replacement for meat. I prefer buying them raw and in bulk. It works out cheaper and raw ones are easy to store.
Gluten-free Teff grains - I prefer using Maskal Teff grains for this recipe. TVP granules/Soya Granules - They provide additional nutrition, and protein, making it more filling and more flavorful. Basics - cilantro, onions, garlic, ginger, and, green chilies, or serrano peppers. Spices - turmeric powder, chilly powder, cumin seeds, coriander powder, and garam masala are what you will need. Cashews for presentation, breadcrumbs for coating, and oil for shallow frying.
Cook the chickpeas in advance or use canned chickpeas. Then cook the TVP granules as per the instructions on the packet. I microwaved it in a covered bowl filled with water, for 5 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water and set it aside. Cook the Teff grains as per the packet instructions. I added them to a pan of boiling water and cooked them covered for 15 minutes.
Once all these 3 ingredients are ready, start to make the veggie cutlet. You can also serve them as chaat similar to Sweet Potato Tikki Chole Chaat. They will taste yummy! These veggie cutlets can be served as a tea-time snack or at parties. They can also be enjoyed by themselves along with some spicy green chutney, ketchup, and meetha chutney on the side. It can be your quick snack when the craving hits. Stuff a couple of these veggie cutlets between a burger or in a sandwich and enjoy a hearty meal! Use plain or seasoned breadcrumbs. For coating the patties, you can also use rawa or semolina instead of breadcrumbs. Did you try this recipe? Please let me know how it turned out by leaving a comment below or sharing a picture on Instagram @cookilicious with the hashtag #cookiliciousveg. I love hearing your feedback! Like this recipe? Please show your love by leaving a 5-star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟rating below! You can also follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest to see more delicious vegetarian and vegan recipes and what I’m getting up to.
