Suran (elephant foot) tikki Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Peel and chop the elephant foot yam into small pieces.
• STEP 2.Boil the yam pieces in salted water until they are soft and tender.
• STEP 3.Drain the water and mash the yam using a fork or potato masher.
• STEP 4.Add chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, and spices to the mashed yam.
• STEP 5.Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
• STEP 6.Divide the mixture into equal-sized portions and shape them into patties.
• STEP 7.Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the tikkis until they turn golden brown on both sides.
• STEP 8.Serve hot with mint chutney or ketchup.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to boil the yam until it is completely cooked and soft.
• You can add breadcrumbs or roasted gram flour to the mixture to bind it together if needed.
• Adjust the spices according to your taste preferences.
• To make the tikkis healthier, you can also bake them in the oven instead of frying.

Storage and Serving

• Suran tikkis can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
• Reheat the tikkis in a preheated oven or on a tawa (griddle) before serving.
• Serve the tikkis as an appetizer or as a side dish with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or ketchup.