Aloo Tikki Recipe

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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