How to make Aloo Tikki

Aloo Tikki is a popular North Indian Street food snack made from spiced mashed potatoes. These crispy potato patties are typically served with various chutneys or used as a base for chaat, a savory Indian snack. Here's a basic recipe for making aloo Tikki:

Ingredients:

For the Aloo Tikki:

• 4 large potatoes (about 500-600 grams)
• 1/2 cup boiled and mashed peas (optional)
• 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

For Coating (Optional): 

• Bread crumbs or corn flour for coating

Instructions:

Boil and Mash the Potatoes: 

• Boil the potatoes until they are soft. You can do this by boiling them in water or using a pressure cooker.

Once boiled, peel and mash the potatoes while they are still warm. Ensure there are no lumps.


Prepare the Mixture: 

• In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, boiled and mashed peas (if using), green chilies, cumin seeds, red chili powder, garam masala, chaat masala, and salt. Mix everything well to form a uniform mixture.

Shape the Tikki: 

• Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into round, flat patties. You can make them as thick or thin as you prefer.

Coating (Optional): 

• If you want an extra crispy texture, you can coat the Tikki with bread crumbs or corn flour. Dip each Tikki in a plate of bread crumbs or corn flour to coat it on all sides. Shake off any excess coating.

Fry the Aloo Tikki: 

• Heat oil in a pan or skillet over medium heat for shallow frying. You can also deep-fry them if you prefer.
• Once the oil is hot, gently place the aloo Tikki into the pan, ensuring they have enough space to cook without crowding.
• Fry them until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides, flipping them as needed. This may take about 3-4 minutes per side.

Drain Excess Oil: 

• Place the fried aloo tikis on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.

Serve: Serve hot aloo Tikki with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or yogurt. You can also create aloo Tikki chaat by adding chopped onions, tomatoes, and additional chutneys on top.

Aloo Tikki makes for a delicious snack or appetizer. Enjoy the crispy, spicy goodness of these potato patties!