Prepare the ingredients. Heat oil in a pan, sauté the ginger and garlic for a few seconds. Add the spinach, and rest of the vegetables. Stir fry, add all the spices, salt and pepper and cook for a minute. Add the mashed potato, remove and cool.
For filling:
To prepare the filling combine the cheese or paneer or combination of both with the raisins, apricots, nuts, mint and lime juice in a bowl and mix well. Divide the spinach mixture into equal portions. Apply oil in your palms, flatten each portion. Place a little of the delectable filling and seal well. Coat with breadcrumbs, and fry in medium hot oil until well fried. Drain excess oil. Serve hot, garnished appropriately.
Chef’s variation:
Try stuffing the same tikkis with chicken mince and green peas filling.
Cream cheese with mint is a delicious filling too for the same recipe.