Often when we are back home from work and still a good portion of the evening is left to cover, the sudden hunger pangs can make you feel a little starved for something light and yet yummy! Always eating from outside may not be the right thing to do and we will certainly not encourage you to do the same. Homemade food is always helpful and whether you are preparing something for the kids, your partner, or yourself, it should not be made with ingredients that are good for the body as well as comforting for the taste buds. In today's article, we will be talking about bread tikki or cutlet! Crispy, fried, and filling, what else do you need?
Know more about your bread tikki
Well, if this is something you are trying for the first time and not quite sure about what is made up, or how to handle a bread tikki then you are looking at the right place. It is time you introduce a new evening snack on the table with the bread tikki or cutlet which is very similar to how we make veg cutlets but of course, there is a twist to it. You can use veggies like potatoes, carrots, and green peas for this recipe. This will certainly make your tikki not only turn out healthy but also so tasty and refreshing for the taste buds. Of course, you are likely to need chopped garlic, green chilis, and ginger in this recipe to season the pattie well.
You cannot miss out on black pepper, coriander, and spices like turmeric, red chili, and garam masala. You can use any type of seasonal veggies that you would like to have as stuffing for your bread cutlet. This could be cauliflower, capsicum, French beans, cabbage, beetroot, broccoli, and so on. In fact, the more the veggies, the better.
Any kind of bread can be used for the bread cutlet! This includes wheat bread, sourdough, white bread, and so on! The list is pretty endless when it comes to veggies and choice of bread. Once you are done, serve the piping hot bread cutlet with coriander chutney, mayo, or ketchup on the side.
How to make the best bread cutlet in the world?
We can not guarantee you the best day of your life because you never know when work day turns out to be hectic and tiring but we can certainly assure you a great and comforting end to it. Come back home and prepare these bread cutlets as a source of self-indulgence. Life must go on pal and even if that presentation wasn't that pleasant for you, food is something that can always lift your spirits. Try out this bread cutlet or tikki and you will agree with us. Trying to learn the art of bread tikki can indeed be a lifesaver for you! Suddenly had a couple of guests or friends over for tea? You can always make bread tikki for them.
First of all, you will need some boiled potatoes for the filling so start with that. You can do this in a pressure cooker or an instant pot! Allow them to cool down later on after draining the water and then you can peel the potatoes. Now take another bowl and make small slices or cubes of bread. One can simply tear them into small bits or use a pair of scissors for a more precise shape. Grind some of the bread cubes and use a grating tool to grate the carrots.
If you wish to ease the process then you should blanch the carrots with potatoes simultaneously. Now, you need the mixer grinder to make a fine paste of ginger, garlic, and chilis. Peel the potatoes and then assemble them in the bowl. Make sure you drain the water well! Smash the potatoes with peas and include the grated carrots with seasonings like turmeric and chili powder. Include a hint of garam masala as well.
Making the bread cutlet or tikki
Once you have assembled the items, it is pretty easy to make the bread cutlets or tikki! So here, have a look. Soak bread slices in water, squeeze and remove the excess moisture, and blend them with the veggie mix. Create a nice dough and add some amchur powder or lemon juice for the zesty tangy hint. Now, take a portion, create a ball, and flatten it into a pattie. Marinate it into bread crumbs and then fry in oil. Once both sides turn golden brown, your bread tikki is ready. Serve it hot and fresh with dip or ketchup on the side. Crispy outside and tender inside, have a nice snacking session with a cup of tea on the sides.