Beetroot Tikki

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If you are living in the Indian subcontinent or have visited versatile, beautiful places, you know what an aloo tikki is. A tikki means a small cutlet. You can also call it a croquette depending on where you live. While aloo tikki is extremely popular, there are many other varieties. One of them is beetroot tikki. It’s rare, and it is healthy. For those who are calorie and health-conscious, beetroot tikki is an excellent addition. For children, it is obviously, enticing because of the pink color. You can also use beetroot tikkis as a burger patti.  It’s easy to prepare. So, it makes a perfect picnic meal too.

Health Benefits

Beetroot has many nutritional properties. They are very low in calories and quite high in vitamins and minerals. It regulates your blood pressure, which causes a heart attack or stroke. Beetroots contain nitrates which are good for mental and cognitive functions. The anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties of beetroots have the remarkable ability to prevent cancer.

Potatoes are rich potassium, which can help lowering blood pressure. Since potatoes are high in carbohydrates, they contain high amounts of glucose which promotes good functioning of the brain. They also contain iron which is responsible for delivering oxygen to the brain.  Potatoes are rich in vitamin C. They also aid better digestion and reduce inflammation in the intestines as well as the digestive system.