Aloo Tikki
Description
Aloo Tikki - Authentic recipe from India. Ready in 40 min. Try it now!
Directions
✓ researched- 1
Cook 400 g potatoes and mash them. Add 100 g peas and 1 tsp chili powder (plus spices) and mix into a spiced mixture, then shape into patties.
⏱️ approx. 12 min💡 Tip: Aloo Tikki is a popular Indian potato snack — spiced potato-pea patties, pan-fried until crispy. Crispy on the outside, soft and spiced on the inside, savory and vegan. A popular street food snack (and the base for Aloo Tikki Chaat).
- 2
Fry the patties in 3 tbsp oil on both sides until crispy and golden brown.
⏱️ approx. 12 min💡 Tip: Aloo Tikki ('potato patties') is a popular Indian potato snack — mashed potatoes with peas, chili, spices (cumin, garam masala, amchur, ginger) and often a little binding (cornstarch/breadcrumbs) shaped into patties and pan-fried or deep-fried until crispy. Crispy on the outside, soft and spiced on the inside. Naturally vegan. A street food classic (also served as Aloo Tikki Chaat with chutney/yogurt). Crispy and spiced.
- 3
Season with salt and garam masala. Fry until crispy.
⏱️ approx. 12 min💡 Tip: Aloo Tikki is served hot (with mint or tamarind chutney, or as Aloo Tikki Chaat with yogurt) as a snack, starter, or street food — the crispy, spiced potato patties. Crispy and spiced. A popular Indian snack.
📜 Origin & History
Aloo Tikki is a popular Indian snack made from spiced potatoes. The small, fried patties are widespread throughout India and are often served with chutneys or yogurt. Aloo Tikki has its roots in North Indian cuisine and is a staple of street food. Preparation varies by region, using different spices and ingredients.
🌿 Regional variants
As Chaat
As Aloo Tikki Chaat (with yogurt, chutneys) — a complete dish.
In a Burger
As a patty in an Aloo Tikki Burger — hearty and filling.
🍷 What goes with it?
Serve hot (with chutney, or as Aloo Tikki Chaat) as a snack, starter, or street food. Crispy and spiced. A popular vegan Indian snack.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aloo Tikki?
Aloo Tikki ('potato patties', aloo = potato) is a popular Indian potato snack — spiced potato (and pea) patties, pan-fried or deep-fried until crispy. Crispy on the outside, soft and spiced on the inside. Naturally vegan. A street food classic (especially in northern India), often served as Aloo Tikki Chaat (with chutneys, yogurt, and spices). Crispy and spiced.
How do you keep the patties from falling apart?
Let the cooked potatoes dry out well/mash them dry (not too moist), add a little binding agent (cornstarch, rice flour, breadcrumbs, or a little roasted besan) and chill the patties well before frying — this prevents them from falling apart. Firm and crispy.
What is Aloo Tikki Chaat?
Aloo Tikki Chaat is the chaat version — the crispy Aloo Tikki are topped with yogurt, tamarind and mint chutney, chaat masala, onions, sev, and cilantro (sweet, sour, spiced, and crunchy). A popular street food chaat. Spiced and complex.
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Ingredients
verified- Potato400 g
- Pea100 g
- Chili powder1 tsp
- Oil3 tbsp
