Step-by-step
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firstly, in a large bowl take 2 onion and 1 cup poha. adding poha helps to absorb moisture from onion and prevents tikki from turning soggy.
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add ¼ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp cumin powder and ½ tsp chaat masala.
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also, add 2 chilli, 1 tsp ginger paste, 2 tbsp coriander and ½ tsp salt.
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squeeze and mix well making sure all the spices are well combined.
How to knead the dough and make onion pockets
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firstly, in a large bowl take 2 cup wheat flour and ½ tsp salt.
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knead the dough adding water as required.
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knead to a smooth and soft dough.
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cover and rest for 20 minutes.
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knead the dough again slightly, and pinch a ball sized dough.
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dust the dough with flour and roll to thin thickness.
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place 2 tbsp of prepared onion stuffing.
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and fold to a square shape. seal the sides making sure it is well intact.
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now place the folded tikki into the steamer and steam for 15 minutes.
- steam until the tikki is cooked well and is non-sticky.
How to tempering the onion tikki
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in a pan heat 2 tsp oil. add 1 tsp mustard, ½ tbsp sesame, few curry leaves.
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splutter the tempering.
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place the steamed tikki into the pan.
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roast on medium flame until the tikki turns crisp and golden brown.
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also, add ¼ tsp chilli flakes and ¼ tsp mixed herbs.
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finally, enjoy pyaaz ki tikki or onion pockets with tomato sauce.
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Notes
- firstly, make sure to prepare the stuffing just before making tikki. as the onion will release moisture and makes tikki soggy.
- also, make the stuffing slightly spicy, else the onion pockets will taste bland.
- additionally, instead of steaming, you can directly fry them in hot oil.
- finally, pyaaz ki tikki or onion pockets recipe tastes great when served hot.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/wheat-onion-tikki-recipe-pyaaz-ki-tikki/