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# Onion Tikki Recipe
## Step-by-step
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.
add ¼ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp cumin powder and ½ tsp chaat masala.
also, add 2 chilli, 1 tsp ginger paste, 2 tbsp coriander and ½ tsp salt.
squeeze and mix well making sure all the spices are well combined.
## How to knead the dough and make onion pockets
1. firstly, in a large bowl take 2 cup wheat flour and ½ tsp salt.
2. knead the dough adding water as required.
3. knead to a smooth and soft dough.
4. cover and rest for 20 minutes.
5. knead the dough again slightly, and pinch a ball sized dough.
6. dust the dough with flour and roll to thin thickness.
7. place 2 tbsp of prepared onion stuffing.
8. and fold to a square shape. seal the sides making sure it is well intact.
9. now place the folded tikki into the steamer and steam for 15 minutes.
10. steam until the tikki is cooked well and is non-sticky.
## How to tempering the onion tikki
1. in a pan heat 2 tsp oil. add 1 tsp mustard, ½ tbsp sesame, few curry leaves.
2. splutter the tempering.
3. place the steamed tikki into the pan.
4. roast on medium flame until the tikki turns crisp and golden brown.
5. also, add ¼ tsp chilli flakes and ¼ tsp mixed herbs.
6. finally, enjoy **pyaaz ki tikki** or **onion pockets** with tomato sauce.
## Video
## 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/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/wheat-onion-tikki-recipe-pyaaz-ki-tikki/)
## Step-by-step
2. knead the dough adding water as required.
3. knead to a smooth and soft dough.
4. cover and rest for 20 minutes.
5. knead the dough again slightly, and pinch a ball sized dough.
6. dust the dough with flour and roll to thin thickness.
7. place 2 tbsp of prepared onion stuffing.
8. and fold to a square shape. seal the sides making sure it is well intact.
9. now place the folded tikki into the steamer and steam for 15 minutes.
10. steam until the tikki is cooked well and is non-sticky.
## How to tempering the onion tikki
1. in a pan heat 2 tsp oil. add 1 tsp mustard, ½ tbsp sesame, few curry leaves.
2. splutter the tempering.
3. place the steamed tikki into the pan.
4. roast on medium flame until the tikki turns crisp and golden brown.
5. also, add ¼ tsp chilli flakes and ¼ tsp mixed herbs.
6. finally, enjoy **pyaaz ki tikki** or **onion pockets** with tomato sauce.
## Video
## 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.