Description
A popular North Indian snack making a disc shape from boiled mashed potatoes mixed with spices, baked crispy (or fried) on a griddle with generous oil.
Restaurants serving Aloo Tikki
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Potatoes
- Onion
- Green chilies
- Rice flour
- Cumin powder
- Chaat masala
- Salt
- Oil
Instructions
- Mix boiled mashed potatoes with chopped onions, green chilies, coriander, cumin powder, Chaat Masala, salt; knead well.
- Take ping-pong sized dough, shape into a flat disc (Tikki), dust surface with a little rice flour (or cornstarch).
- Heat generous oil on a griddle (or pan), shallow-fry fragrantly until both sides are golden and crispy to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Exotic aroma of cumin and Chaat Masala
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Sweet potatoes (as a sweet arranged croquette)
Pairing
Tamarind Chutney、Mint Chutney
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Aloo' means potato, 'Tikki' means small cutlet (croquette). At North Indian stalls, 'Aloo Tikki Chaat'—crushing this and topping with bean curry—is also hugely popular.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Pour sweet-sour Tamarind Chutney and refreshing Mint Chutney doubly over hot Tikki and bite in!
Allergen
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