Name: Aloo Tikki Chaat
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 6 russet potatoes (boiled, peeled, cooled, grated); 1 tsp kala jeera (roasted cumin or regular); 2 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp chat masala (I like MDH); 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (or paprika); 1/2 tsp garam masala; 2 tsp amchur (mango powder); 3 green chilies (finely chopped); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; 1 1/2 tsp salt (add more if need be); 1 slice whole-wheat bread (pulsed into bread crumbs); 3 tbsp avocado oil, divided into 3 (use 1 tbsp for each batch of 4 patties); 1 cup yogurt; splash of water (not too runny); 4 tbsp date tamarind chutney (store-bought); 1 clove garlic; 1/2 inch piece ginger; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 2 tbsp water (more if needed); 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp red onion chopped; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1 Indian green chili; 1 bunch fresh cilantro; 3 patties per serving; 1/4 cup yogurt; 1-2 tbsp cilantro chutney; 1 tbsp tamarind chutney; 2 tbsp red onion (chopped)

Aloo Tikki Chaat is a famous Indian Street Food. A crispy potato patty flavored with Indian spices and topped with yogurt and chutneys.

What is Aloo Tikki Chaat?

Aloo Tikki Chaat is a famous Indian Street Food. They are mashed and spiced potato patties that are deep-fried or sauteed. The potato patties are then topped with yogurt, chutneys, chopped onions, and spices. This scrumptious chaat recipe is a combination of spicy, savory, sweet, sour, and creamy. It’s divine!

Can I make Aloo Tikki Gluten-Free?

Yes! For this recipe, I used a slice of whole-wheat bread to bind the potato patty mixture. For a gluten-free option, you can use rice flour, chickpea flour, or semolina flour. Alternatively, you may also use gluten-free bread.

Can I make Aloo Tikki Chaat Vegan?

Yes! You may completely omit yogurt or just opt for non-dairy yogurt.

Aloo Tikki Chaat is:

Scrumptious
Mouthwatering
Spicy, Sweet, Savory, Sour, Creamy
Indian Street Food
Sauteed, not Fried
Vegan Option (use dairy-free yogurt)
Gluten-Free Option (use a gluten-free grain)

How to make Aloo Tikki Chaat recipe step by step?

Prep

1. Boil potatoes.
2. Once cooled, peel the potatoes.
3. Grate the potatoes in a large mixing bowl.
4. Prepare bread crumbs, I simply add a slice of whole wheat bread to my 4-cup mini food processor.

5. Add all the spices and fresh cilantro to the grated potatoes.
6. Top with breadcrumbs.
7. Using your hands, and mash all the ingredients well.

8. Take a golf-sized amount of potatoes into the palm of your hand.
9. Form round patties.

Saute Aloo Tikki

1. Heat up a 10.25″ castiron skillet on low-medium heat for 3-4 minutes – you can cook up to 4 patties at a time. Once hot, add avocado oil and place the aloo tikki patties on the castiron.
2. Cook each patty for 5-6 minutes on each side, and then flip and cook for 5-6 minutes on the other side.
3. Cook the patties in batches. Once done turn off the stove.
4. Place the cooked patties on a paper towel to help remove excess oil.

Assemble Aloo Tikki Chaat

1. Place patties on a plate.
2. Top with yogurt, green chutney, and tamarind chutney.
3. Top with chopped red onions fresh cilantro, and sev.
4. Finish off with a sprinkle of chat masala and red chili powder.

Enjoy!

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Aloo Tikki Chaat

Aloo Tikki Chaat is a famous Indian Street Food. A crispy potato patty flavored with Indian spices and topped with yogurt and chutneys. This recipe makes 12 patties ~ 4 servings.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Keyword chaat, Potatoes

DietVegan Option, Gluten-Free Option

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 473kcal

Author Nisha

Ingredients

for the mashed potatoes

6 russet potatoes boiled, peeled, cooled, grated
1 tsp kala jeera roasted cumin or regular
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp chat masala I like MDH
1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder or paprika
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tsp amchur mango powder
3 green chilies finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tsp salt add more if need be
1 slice whole-wheat bread pulsed into bread crumbs

for sauteing in batches

3 tbsp avocado oil, divided into 3 use 1 tbsp for each batch of 4 patties

for yogurt

1 cup yogurt
splash of water not too runny

for tamarind chutney

4 tbsp date tamarind chutney store-bought

for the cilantro chutney

1 clove garlic
1/2 inch piece ginger
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp water more if needed
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp red onion chopped
1/2 tsp sugar
1 Indian green chili
1 bunch fresh cilantro

for assembling aloo tikki chaat

3 patties per serving
1/4 cup yogurt
1-2 tbsp cilantro chutney
1 tbsp tamarind chutney
2 tbsp red onion chopped
fresh cilantro chopped
1 tsp sev
sprinkle chat masala I like MDH
sprinkle red chili powder