Aloo Tikki
North India — Mother recipe · ar de en es fr it ja pt ru zh
Crunchy and satisfying, Aloo Tikki is a delicious Indian specialty that combines mashed potatoes with aromatic spices.
📷 Ravi Dwivedi — CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
⏱️ 30 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 500g potatoes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 50g gram flour (besan)
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Method
- Peel and cube the potatoes. Boil them in salted water until soft.
- Drain the boiled potatoes well and mash them with a spoon or potato masher, adding salt, gram flour, and dry spices.
- Mix well to achieve an even consistency. Add chopped cilantro and mix again.
- Shape into small patties using buttered hands so they don't stick together.
- Fry the Aloo Tikki in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
The story
Aloo Tikki originates from the northern regions of India and has become popular as a street snack or appetizer in many Indian kitchens. The recipe evolves over time, incorporating new influences but maintaining the core of mashed potatoes.
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