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# Aloo Tikki Recipe
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| **Prep time** | 5 min |
| **Cook time** | 20 min |
| **Serves** | 4 tikki |
## About
The **classic Aloo Tikki recipe** is an authentic representation of **Indian street food culture**. The street vendors who sold crispy potato patties created this simple snack, which originated from their work. The tikki evolved into a popular ingredient used by food vendors to create multiple chaat dishes, which they served in markets and street food outlets. The vendors create modern street food recipes by using it as a filling for their sandwiches and burger patties. The dish provides a comforting experience through its combination of a crispy outer crust and a soft mashed potato filling. The potato mixture includes spices which create a hot flavour and enhance taste complexity. Street vendors usually cook the patties on large iron tawas that add a smoky aroma. The golden crust develops while the interior maintains its soft texture and delicious taste.
The special element of this recipe is its unique stuffing, which chefs add to their potato patties. Many people prepare it simply without stuffing for a quick version. The tikki becomes more delicious when chefs create its filling with lentils, crushed cashews, and paneer. The stuffed centre delivers a delightful surprise which reveals itself during every mouthful. The various serving methods improve both the flavour and visual appeal of the dish. The cooks use green chutney and spicy red garlic chutney to top the mashed tikki before presenting it. These condiments enhance flavour and add a vibrant street style touch. The patties are suitable for snacking, including chaats, sandwiches, and burgers. The aloo tikki’s adaptability across various cooking methods keeps it popular as a street food option.
**Fun Fact:**
In many Indian cities, street vendors cook aloo tikki on massive flat iron pans and serve hundreds of patties in a single evening during busy market hours.
## Ingredients
* 3 potato / aloo *(boiled & grated)*
* 1 chilli *(finely chopped)*
* 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
* ¼ tsp turmeric
* ½ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
* ½ tsp cumin powder / jeera powder
* ½ tsp aamchur / dry mango powder
* ½ tsp chaat masala
* ½ tsp salt
* 2 tbsp mint / pudina *(chopped)*
* 2 tbsp coriander *(chopped)*
* 2 tbsp corn flour
* oil *(for frying)*
## Instructions
1. firstly, in a large mixing bowl take 3 boiled and grated potato. make sure to pressure cook potatoes for 4-5 whistles and drain off the water as soon as pressure releases.
2. add 1 chilli, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, ¼ tsp turmeric and ½ tsp chilli powder.
3. also add ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp aamchur, ½ tsp chaat masala and ½ tsp salt.
4. further add 2 tbsp mint and 2 tbsp coriander.
5. now add 2 tbsp cornflour and mix well alternatively use poha powder or rice flour as it helps to absorb moisture.
6. mix well forming a soft dough.
7. grease hand with oil and prepare ball-sized tikki.
8. shallow fry in hot oil. you can alternatively roast or deep fry.
9. roast on low flame until it turns golden brown.
10. flip over and cook on both sides.
11. finally, enjoy aloo tikki with green chutney, tamarind chutney or prepare aloo tikki chaat.
## Step-by-step
Firstly, in a large mixing bowl, take 3 boiled and grated potatoes. Make sure to pressure cook potatoes for 4-5 whistles and drain off the water as soon as the pressure releases.
add 1 chilli, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, ¼ tsp turmeric and ½ tsp chilli powder.
also add ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp aamchur, ½ tsp chaat masala and ½ tsp salt.
further add 2 tbsp mint and 2 tbsp coriander.
now add 2 tbsp cornflour and mix well. alternatively use poha powder or rice flour as it helps to absorb moisture.
Mix well, forming a soft dough.
grease hand with oil and prepare ball-sized tikki.
shallow fry in hot oil. you can alternatively roast or deep fry.
Roast on low flame until it turns golden brown.
flip over and cook on both sides.
finally, enjoy **aloo tikki** with [green chutney](/recipes/green-chutney-recipe-hari-chutney), [tamarind chutney](/recipes/imli-chutney-tamarind-chutney-recipe) or prepare [aloo tikki chaat](/recipes/aloo-tikki-chaat-recipe-patties-chaat).
## Video
## Tips
These tips help you make crispy street-style potato patties with rich flavour and perfect texture.
1. **Potato Mash:** Mash the boiled potatoes when they are slightly cool so the mixture stays firm and easy to shape.
2. **Binding:** Mix a little corn flour or bread crumbs to hold the tikki together while frying.
3. **Shaping:** Form round flat discs so the tikki cooks uniformly and develops a golden crust.
4. **Frying:** Place the patties on a hot tawa with oil and cook slowly until the surface turns crisp.
5. **Toppings:** Serve the hot tikki with green chutney or red garlic chutney to enhance street-style flavour.
## FAQ
Use well-boiled potatoes, mash them dry, and add a binding agent such as cornflour or bread crumbs.
Cook the tikki on medium heat with enough oil to form a golden crust slowly and evenly.
Add lentil, paneer, dry fruits, or spiced chutney stuffing to make the tikki rich and flavorful.
Cook it on a hot tawa with oil so the patties hold shape and develop a street-style texture.
Serve hot aloo tikki with green chutney, red garlic chutney, curd, and chaat toppings for the best flavour.
## Notes
* Firstly, do not overcook potatoes as they absorb water and turn mushy.
* Additionally, you can add peas for variation or stuff with a dal mixture.
* Also, fry on a low flame to get a crispy coating.
* Finally, the **aloo tikki recipe** tastes great when served hot and crispy.
Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/aloo-tikki-recipe-aloo-ki-tikki/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/aloo-tikki-recipe-aloo-ki-tikki/)
