Aloo Tikki Chaat
A popular street food snack featuring crispy potato patties (aloo tikki) topped with a medley of chutneys, yogurt, chickpeas, and spices, offering a burst of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Potatoes(boiled, peeled, and mashed)
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch or Rice Flour
- 1/2 small Onion(finely chopped)
- 1-2 finely chopped Green Chilies
- 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander(chopped)
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/2 tsp Chili Flakes
- to taste Salt
- as needed Oil for frying
- 1 cup Cooked Chickpeas
- 1/4 cup Tamarind Chutney
- 1/4 cup Mint-Coriander Chutney
- 1/2 cup Yogurt(whisked, plain)
- 1/4 cup Sev (crispy chickpea noodles)
- 1 tsp Chaat Masala
- 2 tbsp Pomegranate Seeds(optional, for garnish)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander(chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cornstarch/rice flour, chopped onion, green chilies, coriander, cumin powder, chili flakes, and salt. Mix well to form a cohesive dough.
💡 Tip: Ensure potatoes are completely mashed without lumps. - 2
Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into flat, round patties (tikkis).
- 3
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Carefully place the tikkis in the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
💡 Tip: Medium heat prevents the outside from burning before the inside is cooked. - 4
Fry the tikkis for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
💡 Tip: Flip gently to maintain their shape. - 5
Remove the fried tikkis from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 6
To assemble the chaat, place 1-2 tikkis on a serving plate.
💡 Tip: You can slightly flatten the tikkis before topping. - 7
Top generously with cooked chickpeas, a drizzle of tamarind chutney, mint-coriander chutney, and whisked yogurt.
- 8
Sprinkle with sev, chaat masala, pomegranate seeds (if using), and fresh coriander.
💡 Tip: Serve immediately for the best texture and taste.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For crispier tikkis, ensure the potato mixture is not too wet. Add a bit more cornstarch if needed.
- ✓You can shallow fry or pan-fry the tikkis instead of deep-frying.
- ✓The quality and balance of chutneys are crucial for a delicious chaat.
- ✓Chaat masala adds a unique tangy and spicy flavor profile.
🔄 Variations
- Add finely chopped boiled lentils (like moong dal) to the tikki mixture for added texture and protein.
- Serve the tikkis with a side of chole (chickpea curry) for a more substantial meal.
- A sprinkle of finely chopped red onion can add a fresh crunch.