Aloo Tikki (Fried Potato Patty)
Aloo tikki is a flavorful and versatile potato patty that can be paired with a simple masoor dal, served alongside chai or sandwiched between a couple of flaky buns for the perfect veggie burger.
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 5 small potatoes
- Salt to taste
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- 2 tbsp cilantro (roughly chopped)
- 1 bird's eye green chili (roughly chopped)
- ½ small red onion roughly chopped
- 1 egg (beaten)
- ¼ cup neutral oil (canola/vegetable oil)
Instructions
- 1
Boil potatoes until soft. Briefly run the potatoes under cold water and peel them. Set aside.
- 2
Toss chopped cilantro, green chili and red onion into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. If you don't have a food processor, you can finely slice them as well.
- 3
Mash potatoes to an even consistency.
- 4
Add salt, red chili powder and chopped ingredients into the mashed potato mixture. Stir until well-mixed.
- 5
Take fistfuls of the potato mixture (roughly 3 tablespoon worth) and flatten them into patties. Place them in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes so they can hold shape while frying.
- 6
Heat oil in a non-stick pan or skillet on medium heat. When the oil begins to shimmer, brush the patties with a beaten egg and gently place on pan. Fry each patty roughly 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towel and serve.