Aloo Tikki Recipe

Golden, crisp-edged potato patties spiced with cumin and coriander — aloo tikki is the snack that doubles as the base for India's best chaats.

Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

40 mins

Servings

4 servings

Calories

460

Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chillies, finely chopped
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• Oil, for shallow frying
• Salt, to taste
• Chutneys and yoghurt, to serve

Instructions

1. Mix the mashed potato with onion, chillies, ginger, spices, coriander and cornflour until it holds together.
2. Season well, then shape into 8 flat patties about 1 cm thick.
3. Chill the patties for 15 minutes so they firm up and fry neatly.
4. Heat a thin layer of oil in a pan over medium heat.
5. Fry the patties 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp.
6. Serve hot with tamarind chutney, mint chutney and a spoonful of yoghurt.

Pro tips

• Use dry, well-drained mash; wet potato makes patties that fall apart.
• Chilling before frying is the secret to patties that keep their shape.
• Press the edges smooth so they do not crack in the pan.
• For chaat, top with chickpeas, yoghurt and chutneys.

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