Alu Tikki - A tasty snack

3 potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup mint & coriander leaves, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
1/ 4 teaspoon amchur powder ( dry mango powder )
3/4 teaspoon salt ( or to taste )
2 tablespoon oil

Mix boiled and mashed potatoes, chopped onion, chopped mint and coriander leaves, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, amchur powder, garam masala powder and salt to taste ( do not add water ). Make a soft mixture.

Divide this aloo mixture into 6 equal portions. Make round balls and flatten into round shape tikki ( like patty ) ( each tikki weighs 50 g and 2.5 - inches in diametre )

Heat oil in a frying pan. Arrange tikki and fry on a low to medium heat for 8 - 10 minutes till golden color on each side ( sprinkle remaining oil ).

Serve hot with tomato sauce or mint chutney or tamarind chutney.

Fresh Gidgi / Kadgi / Idichakka ( Raw / Tender Jackfruit ) in Chennai



Available @ leading vegetable stores ( Kovai Pazhamuthir cholai, Chennai Pazhamuthir Nilayam ... ) . Rs 42 - 45 / 1 piece