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Cheera Pacchakkari Tikki

Cheera Pacchakkari Tikki has 67.6 calories per serving (1 Small Piece) — that's 225.8 calories per 100g. It provides 0.9g protein, 3.7g carbs, and 5.5g fat. With a medium glycemic index (GI: 63), this recipe is suitable for heart health. It contains anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and ginger.

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Cheera Pacchakkari Tikki
  • Serving Size 1 Small Piece (30 g)
  • Calories67.6 kcal
  • Carbs3.7 g (14.7 kcal)
  • Protein0.9 g (3.7 kcal)
  • Fats5.5 g (49.3 kcal)

Nutrition Label

Cheera Pacchakkari Tikki

  • Serving Size1 Small Piece (30 g)
  • Calories67.6 kcal
  • Carbs3.7 g
  • Fiber1.0 g
  • Sugar0.4 g
  • Protein0.9 g
  • Fat5.5 g
  • Saturated fat1.1 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat2.1 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat1.9 g
  • Cholesterol0.2 mg
  • Sodium99.4 mg

Nutrition per 100g

  • Calories225.8 kcal
  • Carbs12.2 g
  • Fiber3.2 g
  • Sugar1.2 g
  • Protein3.1 g
  • Fat18.3 g
  • Cholesterol0.8 mg
  • Sodium331.9 mg

1 serving = 30g

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Serves: 12 persons

Ingredients

Raw oats
1 Table Spoon
Potato
100 Grams
Spinach
100 Grams
Peas fresh
50 Grams
Chillies green - all varieties
10 Grams
Coriander leaves
15 Grams
Ginger fresh
2.5 Grams
Cardamom green
2 Grams
Turmeric powder
2.5 Grams
Rice bran oil
4 Table Spoon
Salt
2.5 Grams
Garam masala powder
2.5 Grams
Amchur powder
0.5 Tea Spoon

Instructions

1
Wash the vegetables and boil them
Wash the vegetables thoroughly with water. Boil the potatoes in enough water until soft. Alternatively boil spinach in a separate vessel for 2-3 minutes, drain the water and transfer the spinach to cold water.
2
Cook the vegetables.
Chop the spinach roughly. Heat oil in a pan, add green peas, spinach, and salt. Stir and cook well until the moisture is evaporated. Add turmeric powder, coriander leaves. Let the mixture cook for a while
3
Grind the vegetables
In a mixer add green chilli, ginger, cooked peas, and spinach and grind it to a coarse mixture.
4
Mix the ingredients
Mix the grounded mixture with mashed potatoes, cardamom powder, garam masala powder, dry mango powder, oats and salt if required.
5
Make tikkis
Divide the mixture into equal portions, grease the palm with little oil, take each portion and make it into a ball, flatten this in between the palm to make it flat and round.
6
Shallow fry
Heat oil on a nonstick pan, put 2-3 tikkis, shallow fry them until golden brown, flip to other side and fry till it turns brown.
7
Serve
Serve hot with homemade chutney.

Glycemic Index

63 Medium
Low
Medium
High

Likely to produce a moderate blood glucose rise; pair with protein/fiber for better stability.

How to flatten the spike

  • Pair this dish with a protein source (dal, paneer, eggs, fish, or curd).
  • Add a fiber-rich side salad or non-starchy vegetables.
  • Avoid combining this with another high-carb side in the same meal.

Compare & Substitute

NutrientCheera Pacchakkari TikkiCrispy soya paneer tikkiKurkuri soya paneer tikkiAloo paratha
Calories67.6 kcal91.6 kcal91.6 kcal156.8 kcal
Carbs3.7 g5 g5 g17.2 g
Protein0.9 g5.6 g5.6 g2.8 g
Fat5.5 g5.5 g5.5 g8.5 g
Fiber1 g1.6 g1.6 g3 g
Sugar0.4 g1 g1 g0.8 g
Sodium99.4 mg72.5 mg72.5 mg91.8 mg
Cholesterol0.2 mg0 mg0 mg20.2 mg

Health Goals Suitability

Weight Loss

At 67.6 kcal per serving, this can fit into a weight loss diet with mindful portion control. Pair with a fiber-rich salad to improve satiety.

Diabetes

Moderate glycemic index (GI: 63). The starchy ingredients raise the glycemic load — reduce portion or pair with protein-rich sides. Adding a fiber-rich side dish can help moderate the blood sugar response.

Muscle Gain

Low protein content (0.9g per serving) — not sufficient alone for muscle building. Combine with high-protein sides like paneer, eggs, chicken, dal, or a protein shake to reach 25-30g protein per meal.

Heart Health

Low cholesterol (0.2mg) and low saturated fat (1.1g) make this heart-friendly. Anti-inflammatory ingredients benefit overall heart health. Low sodium content is ideal for blood pressure management.

PCOS

Moderate-to-high GI (63) can spike insulin — Women with PCOS should pair this with fiber-rich vegetables and a protein source to improve the insulin response. Consider replacing refined ingredients with whole grains or millets.

Thyroid

Contains cruciferous vegetables which are goitrogenic when raw. However, cooking significantly reduces goitrogen activity. If you have hypothyroidism, ensure these are well-cooked and maintain a gap of 30-60 minutes from thyroid medication.

Portion Guidance

Weight Loss

1 Small Piece (~30g). A light, kcal-friendly portion. Pair with roti or salad for a complete meal under 300 kcal.

Muscle Gain

1 Small Piece (~30g) plus a protein-rich addition (100g paneer, 2 eggs, or 1 cup dal) to hit 25-30g protein per meal.

Diabetes

1 Small Piece (~30g). Pair with whole wheat roti (not rice) to lower glycemic load. Eat protein and fiber portions first, carbs last.

General

1 Small Piece (~30g) provides a balanced portion. Adjust based on your daily kcal target — track accurately in the Hint app.

Recipe Modifications

Boost protein

Add 50g paneer, a boiled egg, or a side of sprouted moong dal. Stirring in 1 tbsp of peanut butter also adds 4g protein.

Lower glycemic load

Replace refined flour (maida) with whole wheat atta, or swap white rice with brown rice or millets like jowar/bajra.

Make diabetes-friendly

Replace potato with cauliflower or bottle gourd. Add a squeeze of lemon — the acidity lowers glycemic response.

Meal prep friendly

Cheera Pacchakkari Tikki stores well for 2-3 days refrigerated. Reheat on stovetop for best texture. Prepare ingredients in advance for quick weeknight cooking.

Common Mistakes

Not measuring serving size

Why it matters: The nutrition values are for 1 standard serving. Eating 2-3x the serving means 2-3x the kcal (135.3-202.9 kcal).

Fix: Use the Hint app to scan and log the exact portion you eat for accurate tracking.

Pairing with another high-GI food

Why it matters: Eating rice with another starchy dish doubles the glycemic load, causing sharp blood sugar spikes.

Fix: Choose one carb source per meal. Pair with roti instead of rice, or add a protein-rich side.

Frequently Asked Questions

Scientific References

  1. Curcumin in turmeric has significant anti-inflammatory properties

    Hewlings SJ & Kalman DS (2017). Curcumin: A Review of Its Effects on Human Health. Foods.

    DOI: 10.3390/foods6100092
  2. Cruciferous vegetables may interfere with thyroid function when consumed raw in large amounts, but cooking largely deactivates goitrogens

    Felker P et al. (2016). Concentrations of thiocyanate and goitrin in human plasma after ingestion of cooked cruciferous vegetables. Nutrition Reviews.

    DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuw028
  3. Dietary iron from diverse food sources helps prevent iron deficiency anemia

    WHO (2001). Iron deficiency anaemia: assessment, prevention, and control. World Health Organization.

    DOI: WHO/NHD/01.3
  4. Portion control is one of the most effective strategies for managing calorie intake and body weight

    Rolls BJ (2014). What is the role of portion control in weight management? International Journal of Obesity.

    DOI: 10.1038/ijo.2014.82

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