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    Home » Air fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Indian Recipes

    Beetroot Cutlet | Beetroot Tikki Recipe

    By Rachna Published: Aug 13, 2019 · Modified: Feb 11, 2025 13 Comments

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    Beetroot cutlet or tikkis are a delicious snack. Shallow frying or air frying them uses less oil and make them even healthier.

    I also love making aloo tikki or potato patties.

    Beetroot cutlet in air fryer could be a nice replacement for aloo tikkis and look absolutely delightful due to their pretty pink colour.

    My husband who is not too fond of beetroot, relishes these.

    And the good part is that you can make your tikki chaat or burger using this patty.

    It is perfect for evening snack as well.

    Adding soya granules or mashed tofu/paneer (optional) helps in making it high in vegetarian protein as well.

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    Ingredients

    1. Beetroot: I have used one boiled and grated beetroot. You can also use some grated carrot as well.

    2. Potatoes: These provide form to the beetroot cutlet or patty.

    3. Oat flour: I have used oat flour to help bind the patty and also give it a crunchy feel.

    4. Spices: Minced ginger garlic green chilli, along with spices give it its delicious taste.

    5. Oil: This is used only for brushing the patties during air frying. For shallow frying more oil is needed.

    Ingredients for beetroot tikki in shallow bowls: oat flour, boiled potatoes, boiled beetroot, spices, breadcrumbs and ginger chilli garlic minced

    Variations

    1. This recipe is already both vegan and vegetarian.

    2. You can increase the protein content by adding boiled soy granules or mashed tofu to the patty.

    If you are vegetarian you can use mashed paneer or cottage cheese.

    3. This recipe is zero oil and uses oil only for brushing the patty.

    If you wish you can skip brushing the patties too.

    4. You can use sweet potatoes in place of regular potatoes here.

    5. Spices can be adjusted as per taste.

    6. Add roasted and powdered peanuts to this tikki to up its nutrition and taste.

    This beetroot peanut tikki will be tasty and healthy too.

    One beetroot tikki held in hand

    Here is how to make healthy Indian beetroot cutlet:

    Instructions

    Grate boiled beetroot and carrot (if using) and keep aside.

    Squeeze them to take out any extra moisture. This is important to ensure that the patties don't get too wet.

    In a pan, mix together grated beetroot and carrot with cilantro leaves, ginger garlic and minced chilli.

    Grated beetroot, carrot, cilantro leaves, minced ginger garlic and chillies mixed together in a pan.

    Add mashed or grated potatoes and powdered oats along with garam masala, pepper, salt, cayenne and chaat masala (or lemon juice).

    We often call it beetroot aloo tikki as I have added mashed potatoes here.

    You can also add some roasted and powdered peanuts for added crunch for a tasty beetroot peanut tikki variation.

    Mix well.

    Add mashed potatoes with spices to this mix.

    Boil soy granules (if using) in hot water for about 10 minutes or till they are soft.

    Squeeze out the water and keep aside. Add to the mixture.

    You could also add mashed tofu or paneer here.

    Mix everything together. If your mixture is still wet, you can add more oat flour or breadcrumbs.

    I did not need to.

    Make round patties with your hands.

    Form round patties ready to shallow fry or deep fry.

    For Air frying

    Preheat Air fryer for 4 minutes at 360 F or 180 C.

    Put in the tikkis on on the air fryer basket.

    Beautiful 10 beetroot tikkis placed in air fryer basket ready for air frying.

    Air fry for about 10 minutes at 180C or 360F.

    Flip the tikkis midway during air frying.

    If you want a golden brown colour, then lightly brush with oil else you can make these oil free too.

    10 beetroot tikkis in air fryer basket after air frying.

    Your beetroot cutlets in air fryer are ready.

    Take them out and serve hot.

    For shallow frying

    Take 2-3 tbsp. of oil in a non-stick pan or skillet.

    Now shallow fry the patties on each side till they get a nice golden coating.

    red beetroot tikki on a transparent platter with a brown background.

    Here's the recipe card:

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    Beetroot Tikki | How to make beetroot cutlet

    Rachna Parmar
    This is a tasty and easy recipe to make beetroot tikki or cutlet. These are perfect snacks and look pretty too. Air fry or shallow fry they are delicious.
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 14 minutes mins
    Total Time 29 minutes mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 10 tikkis
    Calories 56 kcal
    tikkis

    Equipment

    • Air fryer

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 potatoes boiled and grated or mashed
    • 1 beetroot boiled and grated
    • 1 carrot carrot boiled and grated optional
    • 2 tsp. ginger garlic green chilli finely minced
    • 1 tsp. chaat masala or use 1 tsp. lemon juice
    • ½ tsp. cayenne
    • ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
    • ½ cup oats powdered
    • ¼ tsp. pepper
    • 2 tbsp. oil only for shallow frying
    • 1 tsp. cilantro chopped
    • ½ cup soy granules or chunks or use mashed paneer/tofu optional
    • Salt to taste

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    Instructions
     

    • Grate boiled beetroot and carrot (optional) and keep aside.
    • Squeeze them well to remove any water. Peel and grate potatoes and keep aside.
    • In a pan, mix together grated beetroot and carrot with cilantro , ginger garlic and chilli grated.
    • Add mashed or grated potatoes and powdered oats along with garam masala and other spices. Mix well.
    • If using soy granules, mashed tofu or paneer, add here.
    • Only if the mixture is still wet, add more oat flour or breadcrumbs. Form round patties using your hands.

    For shallow frying

    • Now shallow fry the patties on each side till they get a nice golden coating.

    For Air frying

    • Preheat Air fryer for 4 minutes at 360 F or 180 C.
    • Put in the tikkis on the air fryer basket and air fry for about 10 minutes at 360F or 180C.
    • Flip the tikkis once midway.
    • If you want a golden brown colour, then lightly brush with oil else you can make these oil free too.
    • Serve hot with dip of choice. Enjoy.

    Notes

    1. You can add herbs like parsley, basil or mint as per taste.
    2. If you can't find soya granules, you can use soya chunks that you easily find in Indian stores. Boil them in hot water, squeeze them and then blend them and use.
    You can also skip soy granules and use mashed paneer  (cottage cheese) or tofu in its place.
    3. You can also add boiled spinach to the mix if you like.
    4. Make sure you nicely spice these tikkis or they will taste bland.
    5. You can also use powdered nuts like peanuts or almonds if you like.
    6. In place of bread crumbs, you could use more oat flour. These are used for binding the tikkis.
    7. Make sure that your beetroot and carrot are dry else your tikkis will be very moist and will not hold their shape well.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 231mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 157IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Shalini R says

      August 13, 2019 at 6:11 pm

      I have started loving Beets only recently, God knows why I didn't like them before. So, Beet tikkis, thorans and Pachadis are my favorite when this veggie is in season. I will try your version of the recipe too 🙂

      Reply
    2. Obsessivemom says

      August 30, 2019 at 12:03 pm

      They look good. The semolina is for added texture?

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        August 30, 2019 at 3:09 pm

        Thanks. Yes, it is.

        Reply
    3. Parul says

      September 12, 2019 at 7:39 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds simple. I will give this a try, Rachna. The good thing is beetroot. It will be healthier than a full aaloo tikki 🙂

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        September 13, 2019 at 3:57 pm

        Absolutely Parul. Do let me know how it turns out. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Cathleen says

      November 04, 2020 at 8:08 pm

      5 stars
      Okay, you have convinced me. I have got to try this! Thank you so much for the recipe and the step by step instructions 🙂

      Reply
    5. Beth says

      November 04, 2020 at 8:22 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious and tasty! I can't wait to give this a try!

      Reply
    6. Natalie says

      November 04, 2020 at 8:22 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a great idea to use beetroots when they are in season. I love how simple this recipe is, and the cutlets look so delicious. Full of flavor. I must make this!

      Reply
    7. Maria says

      November 04, 2020 at 8:30 pm

      5 stars
      Love beetroots! New recipe for our meal <3 thanks

      Reply
    8. Toni Dash says

      November 04, 2020 at 8:48 pm

      5 stars
      Everyone at my house loved this!! So tasty and delicious!

      Reply
    9. Sheeba says

      November 18, 2020 at 10:29 am

      5 stars
      The tikki looks great! Love the oil-free option!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        November 20, 2020 at 11:19 am

        Thanks Sheeba!

        Reply
    10. shyamal awate says

      December 23, 2020 at 8:57 am

      This is so good and looks simple too! Trying out for the breakfast!! Thanks for sharing! Keep sharing such healthier and tastier recipes more...!

      Reply
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