A delicious, no onion - no garlic, fasting/Upvaas friendly, very easy to make Makhana aloo tikki | Lotus seed (Fox nut) pattiesĀ are made of makhana/lotus seed (fox nut) & potatoes.
Add the salt and all other spices according to your taste. Mix it well. Divide the dough into equal portions.
Take one portion of makhana potato mix and flatten it like a disc, press it to make a well in the center.
Stuff chopped dry fruits into it and bring the edges closer to seal it.
Shape this into a round patty and roll it in between your palms to smoothen the edges. Similarly make rest of the tikkis.
Heat oil in a skillet or a heavy-bottomed pan over slow to medium flame and deep fry them until they turn golden brown.
Flip gently and cook from both the sides.
Serve the makhana tikki hot with chutney.
Notes
1. You may use buckwheat flour or Singhara atta instead of Rajgira flour for binding.2. The choice of dry fruit stuffing is completely optional. You may use dry fruits of your choice.