Aloo Tikki
Aloo Tikki is a popular Indian snack made from mashed potatoes mixed with various spices and herbs. The mixture is formed into patties and shallow-fried until golden and crispy. Aloo Tikki is typically served with chutney or yogurt, making it a delicious and satisfying street food or appetizer option. Enjoy the delightful blend of flavors and textures in this classic Indian treat!
Aloo Tikki
"Golden Crisps of Indian Delight: Aloo Tikki – Your Tastebuds' Best Friend!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, washed with skin on
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 2 chillies, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp ginger, grated
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- handful of fresh coriander, chopped
- 100 gram flour, sieved
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- rapeseed oil for deep frying
- water
Instructions
- Place potatoes with the skin on into a pan and cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and leave to cook gently until soft. Drain and cool.
- Once cooled, peel the skin off with your fingers and discard. Grate the potatoes into a bowl and add the salt, garam masala, chilli, coriander, grated ginger, chilli powder and mix together.
- Wet your hands, to stop the mixture sticking to your fingers and take a ball of the potato mixture. Shape into small patties or tikki, roughly 5cm in diameter and about 3cm thick.
- In a separate bowl, sieve in the gram flour and gradually pour in a little water to make a thick batter then add the cumin seeds
- Dip one aloo tikki into the batter until it's covered and then carefully place it into on the grill. Cook until golden brown (2-3 minutes)
- Remove and serve while its hot
