Aloo tikki (potato patties)

Aloo tikki (potato patties)

By Ananda Lila devi dasi

Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes

• ¾ C bread crumbs

• 2 Tbsp cornstarch/cornflour

• ¾ Tsp cumin powder

• ½ Tsp turmeric powder

• ½ Tsp paprika

• ¼ Tsp red chili powder (optional)

• ½ Tsp garam masala

• 1 Tbsp finely grated ginger

• 2 hot green chilies, chopped

• 1¼ Tsp salt

• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves

• Ghee/oil for pan frying

 

To serve:

• 1 recipe ChickPea Curry (chana masala) {look under grain dishes}

• 1 recipe coriander and mint chutney {look under chutneys}

• 1 recipe tamarind chutney {look under chutneys}

• 3 Tbsp fresh coriander leaves

• Sev {Chickpea noodles(optional)}

 

Preparation

1. Boil the potatoes until tender. Peel the skin and mash the potatoes.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except the ghee/oil. Knead until well blended and divide into 12 parts. Roll each part into a ball, and then flatten into a smooth round patty about ½-inch thick.

3. Heat a film of ghee/oil in an iron griddle or nonstick pan over moderate heat. place 3-5 patties arranged in a single layer. Pan fry the patties on each side slowly over medium-low heat until crisp and brownish. 

4. To serve: Place patties on a serving platter. Pour some chana masala over the patties. Add some coriander mint chutney and tamarind chutney. Sprinkle some coriander and sev on top. Serve hot.

** Alternatively you may serve these potato patties with just the coriander & mint chutney/tamarind chutney/any sauce.

 

Yield

12 Patties