Aloo tikki




Ingredients:

  • large boiled aloo (potatoes).
  • 1 tsp salt or as per taste .
  • 1/4th tsp ground black pepper.

For Stuffing:

  • 2/3rd cup matar (green peas) cooked or frozen peas defrosted.
  • 1/2 tbsp scrapped and minced ginger.
  • 1/4th tsp garam masala.
  • 1/4th tsp salt or to taste.
  • Red chili powder to taste (optional).
  • 1tsp coarsely ground dry-roasted cumin seeds.
  • Oil for pan-frying.

How to make aloo tiki :

  • Take the cooked or defrosted peas (matar) and mash them using a spoon or a fork. Add all the stuffing ingredients except oil and mash briefly. Divide the mixture into 10 equal portions and keep aside.
  • Peel the potatoes and mash them very finely into smooth mashed potatoes. Add salt and pepper and knead until properly mixed.
  • Divide it into 10 equal portions.
  • Now wash and dry your hands and rub them with little oil.
  • Take each portion of potato mixture and make a ball.
  • Now Taking one at a time, gently flatten each ball into a round patty of about 1/2-inch thick and place a portion of stuffing in the center and fold the edges together very finely so that mixture does not come out.
  • Now very gently flatten it into a 2-inch patty. Repeat the procedure for all pieces.
  • Heat 1 tsp. oil in a non-stick pan over a low heat. Slip in the patties, not too many at a time, and pan-fry on both sides till crisp golden brown, adding oil if required, on a very low heat.
  • Serve aloo tikki hot with chutney and stirred curd.

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