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Aloo Tikki - Indian Mashed Potato Patties

Published: Oct 20, 2016 · Modified: Jan 10, 2017 by Igor · This post may contain affiliate links · 18 Comments

These mashed potato patties come from India and are called Aloo Tikki. Filled with quinoa and flavored with plenty of spices, this Indian street food is usually served with chickpea curry, yogurt, and sweet, sour, and spicy chutneys!

These Indian Mashed Potato and Quinoa Patties (Aloo Tikki) are really easy to make and make a perfect #vegan friendly dinner! | cookingtheglobe.com

There are thousands of different vegetables grown in the world and every region has its own staples. However, one veggie stands out and can be found almost everywhere, even in the most distant corners of our planet. I am pretty sure everyone would solve this riddle. Yup, it's a potato! Why this veggie, which is believed to be born in Peru, has spread everywhere and earned the love of so many people?

First, potatoes are easy to grow and store. They are also suited to a cold climate. Second, potatoes are filling. You can easily live on potatoes alone (would be much harder to live on tomatoes or cucumbers). Actually, that's how many people survived during wars. Many crops were getting destroyed by enemies, while potatoes were comfortably sitting deep in the ground.  Third, you can turn potatoes into hundreds of various dishes! That's enough reasons to praise this unique vegetable.

These Indian Mashed Potato and Quinoa Patties (Aloo Tikki) are really easy to make and make a perfect #vegan friendly dinner! | cookingtheglobe.com

Remember these mouth-watering Polish Potato Pancakes I made a while ago? That recipe (I highly recommend to try it) uses fresh grated potatoes, while today I want to show you traditional potato patties from India (Aloo Tikki) made of boiled mashed potatoes mixed with other veggies and spices. It's one of the best street foods India can offer. I thought that only Europe is famous for their potato pancakes / patties / cakes but it appeared that Indians know how to prepare their potatoes too!

These Indian Mashed Potato and Quinoa Patties (Aloo Tikki) are really easy to make and make a perfect #vegan friendly dinner! | cookingtheglobe.com

The original recipe uses only potatoes, but I decided to follow the advice of the amazing food blogger with Indian roots Vegan Richa and added some quinoa to the mix. If you want to make the authentic Aloo Tikki, just substitute quinoa with 1 medium potato.

These Indian potato patties are usually served with chickpea curry, but you can use canned chickpeas instead. Yogurt and sweet, sour, and spicy chutneys are also served with Aloo Tikki, but once again, if you don't have them, feel free to use ketchup or bbq sauce. Other garnishes include chopped onion, cilantro, and lemon juice.

These Indian Mashed Potato and Quinoa Patties (Aloo Tikki) are really easy to make and make a perfect #vegan friendly dinner! | cookingtheglobe.com

These little guys taste so good! For those of you guys, who have dietary restrictions, Aloo Tikki are completely vegan + can be made gluten-free by substituting bread with gluten-free oats or breadcrumbs. That's right, perfect for everyone! These Indian Mashed Potato and Quinoa Patties (Aloo Tikki) are really easy to make and make a perfect #vegan friendly dinner! | cookingtheglobe.com

These Indian Mashed Potato and Quinoa Patties (Aloo Tikki) are really easy to make and make a perfect #vegan friendly dinner! | cookingtheglobe.com

Aloo Tikki - Indian Mashed Potato Patties

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These mashed potato patties are a very popular street food in India. Flavored with a bunch of spices, they will make your taste buds happy!
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Cuisine Indian
Servings 10 patties
Calories 146 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ lb (570g) potatoes
  • ½ cup quinoa
  • ¾ cup onion , chopped
  • 1 chili pepper , seeds removed, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil + more for frying
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Cook the quinoa and boil the potatoes with their skins on. When done, peel them and mash.
  • Combine the mashed potatoes and cooked quinoa in a big bowl and mash once again.
  • Add the onion, chili pepper, cilantro, ginger, cumin seeds, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, salt,oil, and breadcrumbs and mix well.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet. Shape 3-inch patties and cook leaving some space between them. Cook for 7-8 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  • Serve with chopped onion, cilantro, yogurt, chickpeas, or chutney. Enjoy!

Notes

1. Authentic Indian version doesn't include quinoa. You can substitute it with another medium potato.
2. If you don't have any chutney for serving, you can use ketchup or bbq sauce instead.
Adapted from Vegan Richa's Indian Kitchen by Richa Hingle

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal
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  1. aish das-padihari

    October 21, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    5 stars
    You did the right thing by adding quinoa to the tikkis. I usually add some spinach leaves and then we use the tikkis just as appetizers or sometimes as patties for our burgers.

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    • Igor

      November 25, 2016 at 6:15 pm

      Awesome idea with spinach, Aish! I will write it down to use the next time I'll be making these 🙂

      Reply
  2. Mireille

    October 21, 2016 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    potatoes are such a versatile veggie and with quinoa such a healthy version!

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    • Igor

      November 25, 2016 at 6:17 pm

      Yup, the best veggie ever, hands down 🙂

      Reply
  3. Michael

    November 25, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    5 stars
    Seeing this dish reminds me so much of my time in Varanasi. I had learned to cook this recipe there in a local home. Since then i keep cooking it for my friends. In India they serve it also with a Chickpea Curry named Chole and fresh grated veg like Raddish and carrots. They add curd and Gur (brown sugar).
    I love your version of this street food classic! Thanks Igor!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Igor

      November 25, 2016 at 6:25 pm

      Thanks for the additional info based on your experience, Michael! So interesting to hear from someone who was in India and tried the local version of the dish 🙂

      Reply
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