Aloo Tikki

Aloo Tikki

आलू टिक्की (ah-LOO TIK-kee)

Spiced Potato Patties

Prep Time 30 minutes
📈 Difficulty easy
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 250 kcal

Crispy, golden-brown potato patties spiced with green chilies, ginger, and chaat spices. A beloved North Indian street food often served with chole or yogurt and chutneys.

Nutrition & Info

374 kcal per serving
Protein 15.8g
Carbs 40.1g
Fat 16.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan

Equipment Needed

tawa/griddle pan

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil potatoes, peel and mash. Mix with peas, chilies, ginger, and all spices.

  2. 2

    Add cornflour and shape into round flat patties.

  3. 3

    Optional: coat in bread crumbs for extra crunch.

  4. 4

    Shallow fry on a tawa or deep fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides.

  5. 5

    Serve topped with chole, yogurt, green chutney, tamarind chutney, and sev.

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Did You Know?

The McDonald's McAloo Tikki burger was invented specifically for the Indian market and became one of their best-selling items globally.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • tawa/griddle
  • pan

The Story Behind Aloo Tikki

Aloo Tikki has roots in the broader tikki (patty) tradition of North Indian cuisine, evolving into one of the most popular street foods across the Hindi belt.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack, evening 📜 Origins: Colonial era

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