
Appetizers & nibbles
Aloo tikki
Crispy spiced potato patties, pan-fried or deep-fried, served with chutneys and chickpeas. Very popular in northern India, it is a street snack that is golden outside and soft inside.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Enrobage
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Boil the whole potatoes in water for 25 minutes, then drain and let them cool.
- Peel and roughly mash them with a fork.
- Add the onion, ginger, chili, coriander, spices and salt, then mix.
- Stir in the cornflour to give the dough structure, then shape 8 patties about 1 cm thick.
- Coat them in breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and brown the tikkis for 4 to 5 minutes on each side over medium heat.
- Serve hot with mint and tamarind chutneys.
Variations and tips
Chickpea tikki. Mash 100 g of cooked chickpeas together with the potatoes for a more protein-rich version.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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