Simple spiced Potato patties to enjoy as a snack. Aloo tikki is a popular snack across India made using mashed potatoes, spice powder and other basic ingredients. There are two ways aloo tikki is made, one is by stuffing chana dal and the other one is a simple patty which can be done very quickly if boiled potatoes are ready.
ALOO TIKKI INGREDIENTS-
• 4 potatoes
• 1 tbsp ginger paste
• 3/4 tbsp garam masala or any spicy powder
• 1/2 tbsp chaat masala
• 1/2 to 3/4 tbsp red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp ghee
• handful coriander leaves
• 1 green chilli chopped
• 2 tbsp corn flour or rice flour
• 3 to 4 tbsp bread crumbs
• salt as per taste
• 2 tbsp cashews chopped
• oil as needed for frying
PREPARATION FOR ALOO TIKKI
1. Boil potatoes until just cooked . They should be firm and not mushy or doggy. Cool them.
2. Grate or mash them in a mixing bowl. Make sure there are no chunks of also.
3. Add coriander leaves and green chilis.
4. Add ginger paste, garam masala, chat masala, salt and red chilli powder.
5. Heat 1 tbsp ghee till very hot in a kadhai. Pour that over the red chilli powder to remove the raw flavor.
6. Add flour and bread crumbs . Begin to mix and make a firm and non sticky ball. If needed you can add more crumbs.
HOW TO MAKE ALOO TIKKI
1. Divide the mixture to equal parts and make balls. If you prefer large tikkis, you can make large balls . But thin tikkis cook well and get crispy when fried.
2. Flatten them and make the aloo Rikki.
3. Heat oil in a pan and fry them until golden. Keep flipping them to both the sides and fry.
4. Remove them to a absorbent paper and serve them immediately.
