Aloo Tikki - Indian Mashed Potato Patties
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!
Servings 10 patties
Calories 146kcal
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
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