If you're looking for a wholesome vegan cutlet that offers both texture and taste, kathal ki Tikki is a brilliant choice.Indian summer is lined with mangoes and jackfruit. Both raw jackfruit and ripe jackfruit are delicious ingredients for vegan recipes. I love making curry pickle and biryani from raw one while ripe one is used for sweets like kheer.
Using steamed jackfruit and mashed potatoes, this patty brings a delicious plant-based twist to traditional tikki.Jackfruit has a texture quite like minced meat. If you add some meat masala, it can fool even hard core non-vegetarians. With warming spices, a crispy exterior, and a soft, flavorful center, jackfruit tikki is perfect for evening snacks, or as an appetizer.
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Video recipe - Air fryer Jackfruit cutlets
Ingredients for kathal tikki
- steamed jackfruit, shredded and drained.You can also use canned raw jackfruit in brine. Drain it and use it straigtway
- potatoes, boiled and mashed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- dried mint leaves
- ginger-garlic
- oil spray for air frying.
Refer to recipe card for details.
Instructions
- Prep the jackfruit: Steam jackfruit until soft. Shred and squeeze out excess water using a muslin cloth or by pressing with a spoon.
- Make the mixture: In a large bowl or food processor, combine steamed jackfruit, mashed potatoes, chopped green chilli optional, ginger,garlic and mint leaves.
- Shape the tikkis: Grease your palms and shape into small discs. Freeze them in a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Air frying: Preheat the air fryer for 5 mins at 180C| 355F.Place the frozen patties in the tray without overlap. Air fry for 20-22 mins at 180C | 355F.
- Serve: Serve jackfruit tikki hot with mint chutney, tomato ketchup or roll into wraps. These also pair beautifully with a rich sauce or smooth gravy if desired.
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Air fryer jackfruit cutlets
Equipment
- Air fryer
- brush
- tray
- parchment paper /baking sheet
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 300 gm steamed jackfruit
- 300 gm potatoes
- 1 tablespoon dried mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 1-2 tbsp. oil
- ½ tablespoon salt or as per taste
Instructions
- Prep the jackfruit: Steam jackfruit until soft. Shred and squeeze out excess water using a muslin cloth or by pressing with a spoon.
- Make the mixture: In a large bowl or food processor, combine steamed jackfruit, mashed potatoes, chopped green chilli optional, ginger,garlic and mint leaves.
- Shape the tikkis: Grease your palms and shape into small discs. Freeze them in a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Fry the tikkis: Heat tablespoon oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add tikkis and cook each side for 2–3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.
- Air frying: Preheat the air fryer for 5 mins at 180C| 355F.Place the frozen patties in the tray without overlap. Air fry for 20-22 mins at 180C | 355F.
- Serve: Serve jackfruit tikki hot with mint chutney, tomato ketchup or roll into wraps. These also pair beautifully with a rich sauce or smooth gravy if desired.
Variations and Substitutions
- Stuffed Tikki: Add a filling of seasoned green peas or spiced paneer for an extra punch.
- Gluten-Free Option: Add corn flour/ bread crumbs and chickpea flour for extra crunch.
- Add spices like green chilies or red chili powder for extra spicy touch. You can also add garam masala powder, coriander powder, cumin powder.
- You can also replace potatoes with sweet potatoes or steamed raw bananas.
- To make polos cutlet or Sri Lankan cutlet, dust it with plain flour and coat the patty in panko breadcrumbs for a crunchy texture.
- For shallow frying the tikkis: Heat tablespoon oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add tikkis and cook each side for 2–3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.
FAQ
This is usually due to excess water in the mixture. Squeeze your steamed jackfruit thoroughly and adjust with more corn flour or chickpea flour for better binding.
Cook the kathal tikki over medium flame in hot oil, flipping gently. Avoid overcrowding the frying pan.
Yes! You can shape the patties and refrigerate them in a large bowl, layered between parchment paper or baking sheet. Bring to room temperature before frying. You can air fry frozen patties in a preheated air fryer.
Serve with green chutney or tamarind dip when you serve. Make a wrap with pita bread or wholemeal wraps with sliced onions, cucumbers tahini dip etc.
Fry for about 2–3 minutes on each side or until crisp and golden. If using an air fryer, cook at medium-high heat for 12–15 minutes.
Conclusion
Jackfruit Tikki is a celebration of flavor and crispy texture. It’s ideal for anyone exploring vegan inspiration or looking for meatless dishes with bold, satisfying flavors. These small cutlets can be shallow fried or air fried with just a tablespoon oil or lightly deep fried in sure oil for added crispiness.
Whether enjoyed fresh or the next day, this dish fits seamlessly into Indian-style snack menus. Just don’t forget the chutney!
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