Aloo Tikki Recipe
Aloo Tikki is a beloved North Indian street food made from spiced mashed potatoes, shallow fried to golden, crispy perfection. Whether you enjoy them on their own with chutneys, stuffed into burgers, or as a base for chaat, these potato patties are a deliciously comforting snack or appetizer.
Why You’ll Love Aloo Tikki
- Crispy outside, soft and flavorful inside
- Simple pantry ingredients
- Customizable spice levels
- Perfect for tea-time snack, parties, or even as a light dinner
📝 Ingredients
For the Tikki:
- 4 medium potatoes (boiled and mashed)
- 2 tbsp cornflour or rice flour (for binding)
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 green chili (finely chopped, optional)
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
- Oil for shallow frying
Optional Fillings:
- Spicy green peas mash
- Paneer cubes with spices
🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Potato Mixture
- Boil the potatoes until fork tender. Peel and mash them in a mixing bowl.
- Add ginger paste, chopped green chili, spices, salt, and coriander leaves.
- Mix well, then add cornflour/rice flour and combine to form a dough-like mixture.
2. Shape the Tikkis
- Divide the mixture into equal portions and roll into balls. Flatten gently to make disc-shaped tikkis.
- If using filling, flatten the ball, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and seal the edges before flattening again.
3. Shallow Fry
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan or tawa over medium heat.
- Place the tikkis in the pan and cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides, flipping gently.
🌿 Serving Suggestions
- Serve hot with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or even ketchup.
- Use as a patty in aloo tikki burgers.
- Top with yogurt, chutneys, chopped onions, and sev to make delicious Aloo Tikki Chaat.
🔄 Variations & Tips
- For extra crispiness, coat the tikkis in breadcrumbs before frying.
- Use sweet potatoes for a healthier twist.
- Avoid over-mashing the potatoes to prevent sogginess.
- Let the mixture cool before shaping the tikkis—it helps them hold better.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- You can refrigerate the shaped, uncooked tikkis for up to 2 days.
- Reheat cooked tikkis in a pan or air fryer to bring back the crispiness.
Aloo Tikki is one of those recipes that never fails to bring a smile—comforting, crispy, and packed with flavor. Try it today and bring a taste of Indian street food right into your kitchen!
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