Navratri Special Lauki Paneer Tikki

The vibe of the kitchen changes with the arrival of Navratri season and the mood to make something light, sattvik, and special without compromising on taste. And if you too want to make something crispy, healthy and tasty during the fast, then Navratri Special Lauki Paneer Tikki is a perfect choice.
Hearing the name Lauki might dampen your excitement, but trust me, when it is topped with paneer and the right spices, it becomes an absolutely delicious snack. These tikkis are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just the balance that is required in fasting recipes.

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup grated bottle gourd
2. 1/2 cup grated paneer
3. 2 tbsp water chestnut flour or rajgira flour
4. 1 green chilli, finely chopped
5. 1 tsp KPG cumin powder
6. 1/2 tsp KPG black pepper powder
7. Sendha salt
8. A little desi ghee or oil for shallow frying

Preparation:

First, empty the grated bottle gourd of any extra water. Without this crucial step, the tikkis won't bind. Now, put the bottle gourd and paneer in a bowl and mix them with water chestnut flour.
Once that’s done, mix in the green chillies, KPG cumin powder, KPG black pepper powder, and sendha salt. These spices really bring the tikkis to life. The warm, earthy notes of cumin paired with the gentle kick of black pepper create a flavour that feels simple yet perfectly balanced.
Now mix all the ingredients and form them into tiny tikkis. You can add more flour if the mixture seems too mushy.

Cooking:

Heat a little ghee or oil in a pan and place the tikkis in gently. Let them cook on a medium flame, turning them occasionally, until both sides turn nicely golden and crisp. Keep the heat in check too high, and they will brown too quickly on the outside while staying undercooked inside.

Serving:

You can enjoy these hot lauki paneer tikki with fasting chutney or curd. During Navratri, we all try to keep our food simple, but not boring. With just a few right ingredients and quality spices, you can make even your fasting recipes flavourful. And when it comes to taste, spices play a crucial role. Use trusted Vrat Special Masalas in your Navratri recipes to naturally enhance flavour. This Navratri, try this crispy and tasty Lauki Paneer Tikki in your kitchen and feel the magic of authentic taste with KPG Masale in every bite.