Crisp Punjabi Aloo Tikki with Tamarind Chutney

Name: Crisp Punjabi Aloo Tikki with Tamarind Chutney
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 4 large potatoes; 2 green chilies; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; ½ teaspoon red chili powder; Salt; 2 tablespoons coriander leaves; 1 cup peas; 1 teaspoon ginger paste; ½ teaspoon garam masala; Salt; ½ cup tamarind pulp; ½ cup jaggery; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; ½ teaspoon black salt; Oil

Traditional Indian Potato Patties with a Tangy Twist

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

1 h 10 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Aloo Tikki

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

For the Stuffing

1 cup peas

boiled and slightly mashed

1 teaspoon ginger paste

½ teaspoon garam masala

Salt

to taste

For the Tamarind Chutney

½ cup tamarind pulp

½ cup jaggery

grated

1 cup water

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

½ teaspoon black salt

For Frying

Oil

for shallow frying

Preparation

Marinating the Potato Mixture

Mix Potato Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with green chilies, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt.

Ensure the potato mixture is dry to avoid breaking during frying.

Add Coriander

Add the chopped coriander leaves and mix well.

Preparing the Pea Stuffing

Prepare Pea Mixture

In a separate bowl, mix the boiled peas with ginger paste, garam masala, and salt.

Press the peas slightly to release their natural sweetness.

Portion Stuffing

Divide the mixture into small portions, roughly the size of a lime.

Cooking Process

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.

Timing: 20 min; Heat: Medium heat

Prepare Chutney

In a saucepan, combine tamarind pulp, jaggery, and water. Add cumin seeds and black salt, simmer until thick.

Timing: 15 min; Heat: Low heat

Fry Tikkis

Heat oil in a pan, fry the patties on medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

Timing: 10 min; Heat: Medium heat

Plating & Serving