Bajra Tikki

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Ingredients

1 cup	bajra (pearl millet) flour
1 cup	boiled and mashed potatoes
1 small	onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	ginger paste
1 teaspoon	green chili paste
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	carom seeds (ajwain)
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped
—	oil for shallow frying

Instructions

1. 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine bajra flour, boiled and mashed potatoes, chopped onion, ginger paste, and green chili paste.
2. 2 Add cumin seeds, carom seeds, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt to the mixture.
3. 3 Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to form a dough. If the dough is too dry, add a little water.
4. 4 Divide the dough into small portions and shape each portion into a flat, round tikki.
5. 5 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat for shallow frying.
6. 6 Place the tikkis in the pan and cook until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
7. 7 Remove the tikkis from the pan and drain excess oil on paper towels.
8. 8 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.