Aloo Tikki Recipe: Crispy Indian Spiced Potato Patties Recipe
Aloo Tikki is a classic Indian street food snack made from spiced mashed potatoes, shaped into patties, and shallow-fried until golden and crispy. Flavored with aromatic spices and fresh herbs, these crispy potato cutlets are perfect as a snack or appetizer and pair wonderfully with various chutneys or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 tikkis 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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Potato Mixture
- 4 medium-sized potatoes (boiled and mashed)
- 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
- 1 small green chilli, chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
For Frying
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- 2–3 tablespoons oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potato Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the boiled and mashed potatoes, Kashmiri red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, chopped coriander, chopped green chilli, finely chopped red onion, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours, to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to firm up for easier shaping.
- Shape the Tikkis: Remove the mixture from the refrigerator. Take approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture and shape it into flat, round patties, ensuring they are compact to hold shape while frying.
- Prepare the Egg Wash: In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create the egg wash.
- Dip and Fry: Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Dip each tikki into the egg wash, coating it evenly, then carefully place it in the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until both sides are golden brown and crisp.
- Drain and Serve: Once fried, remove the tikkis from the pan and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve hot with chutneys, yogurt, or as desired.
Notes
- You can substitute the egg wash with a little water or milk mixed with flour to make it vegetarian.
- Adding boiled peas or finely chopped vegetables to the potato mixture can enhance the texture and flavor.
- Adjust the spices according to your heat tolerance preference.
- Use oil with a high smoke point for frying, such as vegetable or canola oil.
- For a healthier version, consider shallow frying or air frying the tikkis.
Keywords: Aloo Tikki, Indian snack, Potato patties, Spiced mashed potatoes, Street food, Crispy potato cutlets
