Wash sago (2-3 times) and soak for 6-7 hours or overnight. Once soaked, drain and rinse again.
Boil potatoes for 10 minutes, drain and grate them. Mix sago with grated potatoes and set aside.
To the mixture add ginger, garlic, turmeric and chilli powder (optional).
Add 1 tsp arrowroot/cornflour and mix all of it well to form a soft dough.
Grease hand with oil and prepare ball-sized tikki (patty).
Shallow fry in hot oil. Roast on low flame until it turns golden brown.
Flip over and cook on both sides.
| Nutrient | Per portion (117g) | Per 100g | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | kcal | 289 | 247 |
| Protein | g | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| Sodium | mg/mmol | 59/2.5 | 50/2.1 |
| Potassium | mg/mmol | 320/8 | 280/7 |
| Phosphorus | mg/mmol | 58/1.8 | 49/1.6 |
| Calcium | mg/mmol | 16/0.4 | 14/3 |