Name: Aloo Tikki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 Potatoes; 2 Onions (finely chopped); 4 to 5 Green Chillies; handful Coriander Leaves; handful Mint Leaves; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Chaat Masala Powder; as per taste Salt; as required Oil

Aloo Tikki is one of the most popular streetfoods in North India.

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Aloo Tikki is a tasty snack from India made with potatoes and spices. It’s famous street food in India and is loved by people of all ages. “Aloo” means potato in Hindi, and “Tikki” means cutlet or patty. So Aloo Tikki is a delicious patty made from mashed potatoes and spices.

To make Aloo Tikki, boiled potatoes are mashed and mixed with spices like coriander, cumin, and red chilli powder. The mixture is then shaped into round or oval patties and shallow fried until golden brown. It can be served with tamarind chutney, mint chutney, or ketchup.

It is not only tasty but also easy to make at home. It’s a great snack for parties or when you want something yummy to munch. So why not try it and enjoy this delicious and popular Indian snack!

Aloo Tikki

4.15 from 7 votes

Aloo Tikki

Aloo Tikki is one of the most popular streetfoods in North India.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Indian, North Indian

Keyword: potato tikki

Ingredients

4 Potatoes
2 Onions finely chopped
4 to 5 Green Chillies
handful Coriander Leaves
handful Mint Leaves
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
1 tsp Chaat Masala Powder
as per taste Salt
as required Oil

Instructions

Boil, peel and mash the potatoes well.
Transfer to a large bowl.
Add the onions, green chillies, coriander leaves, mint leaves, red chilli powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, chaat masala powder and salt.
Mix well.
Shape the mixture into small lemon sized balls and flatten them.
Heat a non stick (or a regular) tawa over medium flame.
Cook the prepared tikkis on both sides, applying oil around the edges, until golden brown.
You can also deep fry the tikkis if preferred. Ensure you do not fry them for long.
Remove and serve with chutney or sauce.

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8 comments

pratap rudra dakua July 29, 2015 - 10:37 am

its simple and quick recepe at home

fdsdff February 2, 2012 - 5:55 am

Nice nd Simple

navjot kaur February 8, 2011 - 4:37 am

good

navjot kaur February 8, 2011 - 4:29 am

lakshmi August 7, 2010 - 2:32 am

the recipe for aloo tikki is superb.thanks a lot

maj mitra June 27, 2010 - 11:09 am

I tried to prepare the recipe but it all went haywire, I did follow the instructions as given but after putting the tikki in oil it just wont stick it all got mixed with oil. How to keep the tikki intact I think there is something in your instructions.
Would expect a reply.
Regards

nazer November 21, 2009 - 1:45 am

good and tasty

Aniket Bhalerao August 21, 2009 - 3:30 am

will it b possible to send me some more recipes od chaat like cholla aloo, aloo chaat, dahi bhalla and some recipes of fast food

4.15 from 7 votes (7 ratings without comment)

Aloo Tikki