Aloo Tikki

Here is a delicious and easy vegetarian starters for monsoon evenings. Aloo tikki is a favourite snack amongst kids and adults; and it definitely goes well with channa masala.

Aloo Tikki
Aloo Tikki

 

 

3 large potatoes, boiled and mashed

1/2 cup peas

Onion 1, medium sized, finely chopped

2 green chillies, finely chopped

1 tso red chilli powder

1 tsp chaat masala powder

1/2 tsp  dry mango powder

1 tsp roasted cumin powder

1 tbsp grated ginger

Coriander leaves finely chopped

2 tbsp bread crumbs

2 tbsp cornflour

Oil to shallow fry

Salt as per taste

 

Method:

1. Mix the mashed potatoes with the spices and breadcrumb.

2. Divide the mixture into 8 equal roundels. Flatten each ball or roundel between your palms to make the round patties or tikkis.

3. Coat each takki with bread crumbs.

4. Heat oil on a non-stick tawa and place the tikkis on it. Shallow fry till golden brown on both sides. Remove on a kitchen tissue paper to allow the excess oil to be soaked.

Your aloo tikkis are ready to serve.