Friday, October 22, 2010

Aloo Tikki ( Golden Potato Patties)


Chole Tikki

Aloo Tikki are a favorite snack all over India. Eaten with a little chutney or with protein-rich pea or bean curries, they make a filling meal. As evening approaches, snack vendors get ready with their array of patties sizzling on the griddles waiting for the crowds of people stopping for a late afternoon snack and offer combos such as Ragada-Patties in Western India and as Chole - or Chana -Tikki in the North.

12 Tikki - Allow 2-3 tikki per serving.

Ingredients:

1 lb Potatoes (2 medium to large)
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1/2 tsp Cayenne or Serrano/Jalapeno chile, minced
1/2 Onion, finely chopped
1 cup Peas, fresh or frozen
4 tbsp Cilantro, finely chopped
1 tsp Amchoor Or Lime/Lemon juice to taste
1 tsp Sea Salt
1/4 cup Rice Flour

About 1/2 cup Rice flour for coating the patties
About 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil for cooking

1/4 cup Green Chutney to serve
1/4 cup Sweet Chutney to serve
Chole/Ragada to serve (optional)

Method:

Make shallow cuts around the middle of each potato (this helps to peel them quickly); cook them whole in water to cover or in a pressure cooker until done.

Peel the potatoes while still hot. Mash them coarsely, stir in the onions and peas; let cool.

Add ginger, chili, cilantro, salt, rice flour and lime juice to taste to the potatoes and mix well.

Divide into twelve portions and form the potato mixture into patties.

Dredge each patty in the flour and shake off any excess. If made ahead, chill up to 2 days.

Cook the patties slowly with a bit of oil on a griddle or skillet until golden brown on both sides.

Serve hot with green and sweet chutneys or Chole/Ragada.

Golden Aloo Tikki

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