Sweet Potato Tikki Chaat: Old Snack, A New High-Protein Way
The Potato Tikki Chaat has been an endearing Indian, vegetarian snack that has always been a fixture of every Indian household, which has seldom been looked at as a way of getting in some protein. Typically very high in carbs, the Potato Tikki Chaat is not really what comes to mind when you’re trying to come up with new ways of hitting your macro goals, but here at Protein Pantry, our Sweet Potato Tikkis help you cram in some protein via way of the Chaat.
Packing in an impressive 32 grams of protein, this Sweet Potato Tikki Chaat is a solid way to treat houseguests to a high-protein vegetarian snack. Additionally, this might even help you avoid those evening or mid-day snack cravings that can often blow up your daily diet goals.
High-Protein, Low-Calorie Sweet Potato Tikki Chaat Recipe
The recipe involves yogurt and green chutney to ensure it stays true to its traditional snacky roots without compromising on its protein content. You’re going to need some prep work for this recipe, including whisking half a cup of Yogurt and chopping half an onion and a tomato.
Ingredients for Base:
- 4 sweet potato tikkis (100 g)
- ½ cup yogurt (whisked)
- 2 tsp green chutney (recipe below)
- ½ onion – finely chopped
- ½ tomato – finely chopped
- 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
- 1 tbsp sev (optional)
- ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
- ½ tsp chaat masala
- Fresh coriander – 1 tbsp, chopped
Ingredients for Green Chutney:
- 1 cup coriander leaves
- ½ cup mint leaves
- 2 green chilies
- 1-inch ginger
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt, cumin powder, water
Method:
Step 1: First, we’re going to prepare the Green Chutney by simply blending all the aforementioned ingredients until it’s a fine paste-like texture.
Step 2: Next up, arrange 4 Sweet Potato Tikkies on a plate and proceed to crush them lightly to they’re only slightly mushy. Be careful not to mush them altogether as it would be ideal that they retain some of their original form for that extra crunch in every bite.
Step 3: Proceed to top up your plate with Yogurt and the Greet Chutney. Layer it nicely so each portion of the plate gets equal parts Yogurt and Green Chutney.
Step 4: To up the ante, sprinkle in some onion, tomato, pomegranate, and spices of choice to really turn this into the Chaat we all grew up eating.
Step 5: For the garnish, add some coriander and sev, as much or as little to your preference.
The Sweet Potato Tikki Chaat is now ready and is one of the leanest, high-protein ways to cater to your snack cravings. Plus, this is an awesome and outrageously high-protein snack to serve to your mates the next time they come around for a hangout.