How many calories does one Aloo Methi Tikki have?

One Aloo Methi Tikki gives 193 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 107 calories, proteins account for 15 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 70 calories.  One Aloo Methi Tikki about 10 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

See Aloo Methi Tikki recipe. Aloo and methi are made for each other! Whether as a subzi or a tikki, the twosome is sure to win the hearts of all diners, young and old. 

In this particular Aloo Methi Tikki, the presence of methi is strongly felt as it is used in both fresh and dried forms. The tikki is further enhanced with common spice powders and effective ingredients like cumin seeds, ginger, onions, and so on. 

Is Aloo Methi Tikki healthy?

No, this is not healthy. Let's see why.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Dried Fenugreek Leaves ( Kasuri Methi) :  Kasuri Methi gives only 4 calories from a tbsp. Dried Fenugreek Leaves is low on carb count. Kasuri Methi adds on some fiber. It is a healthy addition for weight watchers, diabetes, healthy heart, kids, adults, senior citizen and many more. See detailed benefits of dried fenugreel leaves kasuri methi. 

What's the problem?

Potatoes (Aloo) : Potatoes being high in simple carbohydrates will lead to weight gain and are not good for people with diabetes, heart problem and obesity. Potatoes are recommended for malnourished children and people with low weight. See full details on why potatoes are bad for you.  

Deep fried foods : This tikki is deep fried. Any food that is deep fried is not suitable for healthy living. Your fat levels increase as deep frying increases oil absorption. Also when you use the same oil again for deep frying then smoking point decreases which leads to the development of blue smoke which is not good for health. It also increases inflammation in the body and shuts down the fat burning process.

Oats Moong Dal Tikki

Also you can try bajra carrot onion uttapam recipe , baked palak jowar murukku or buckwheat pancake as one healthy recipe option. 

Bajra, Carrot and Onion Uttapa

Healthy Chutney to have with Tkki

Have this with nutritious green chutney recipe which has ZERO sugar used in it made with mint leaves, onions and coriander, lehsun ka chutney, green garlic chutney or green chutney recipe.

Coconut based options are healthy coconut chutney made from coconut and coriander and coconut coriander green chutney for idlis dosa uttapam vada.

Nutritious Green Chutney

Can healthy individuals have Aloo Methi Tikki ?

No. This is deep fried food.

Aloo Methi Tikki is high in

1. Vitamin C :  Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds.

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 193 calories that come from Aloo Methi Tikki?

Walking (6 kmph) = 58 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 19 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 26 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 33 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.