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Crisp Punjabi Aloo Tikki with Tamarind Chutney

Name: Crisp Punjabi Aloo Tikki with Tamarind Chutney
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, boiled and mashed; 2 green chilies, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; ½ teaspoon red chili powder; Salt, to taste; 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped; 1 cup peas, boiled and slightly mashed; 1 teaspoon ginger paste; ½ teaspoon garam masala; Salt, to taste; ½ cup tamarind pulp; ½ cup jaggery, grated; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; ½ teaspoon black salt; Oil, for shallow frying

Enjoy a classic Punjabi street food delight with these crispy, spicy potato patties served with a rich tamarind chutney.

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 5, 2025

Crisp Punjabi Aloo Tikki with Tamarind Chutney — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Aloo Tikki

For the Stuffing

For the Tamarind Chutney

For Frying

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 377 kcal
Protein: 6.4 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Fat: 12.1 g
Fiber: 7.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1508 kcal
Protein: 25.6 g
Carbs: 238.7 g
Fat: 48.2 g
Fiber: 30.1 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
4 large potatoes boiled and mashed	620	13	130	0.5	12
2 green chilies finely chopped	12	0.5	2	0.1	0.5
1 teaspoon cumin powder	8	0.4	1.5	0.5	1
½ teaspoon red chili powder	8	0.4	1.5	0.4	1.5
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons coriander leaves chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
1 cup peas boiled and slightly mashed	125	8	22	0.5	9
1 teaspoon ginger paste	5	0.1	1	0	0.1
½ teaspoon garam masala	3	0.3	0.5	0.1	0.3
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
½ cup tamarind pulp	120	2	31	0.1	5
½ cup jaggery grated	190	0.1	49	0	0
1 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
1 teaspoon cumin seeds	16	0.8	2.5	1	0.6
½ teaspoon black salt	0	0	0	0	0
Oil for shallow frying	400	0	0	45	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Potato Mixture

1
Mix Potato Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with green chilies, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt.
Tip: Ensure the potato mixture is dry to avoid breaking during frying.
2
Add Coriander
Add the chopped coriander leaves and mix well.

Preparing the Pea Stuffing

1
Prepare Pea Mixture
In a separate bowl, mix the boiled peas with ginger paste, garam masala, and salt.
Tip: Press the peas slightly to release their natural sweetness.
2
Portion Stuffing
Divide the mixture into small portions, roughly the size of a lime.

How to Make Crisp Punjabi Aloo Tikki with Tamarind Chutney

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Form Tikkis
Take a portion of the potato mixture, flatten it, and place a small portion of the pea stuffing inside. Shape into a flat patty.
2
Prepare Chutney
In a saucepan, combine tamarind pulp, jaggery, and water. Add cumin seeds and black salt, simmer until thick.
3
Fry Tikkis
Heat oil in a pan, fry the patties on medium heat until golden brown on both sides.