Aloo ki Tikki Recipe, Aloo Tikki Recipe, Aalu ki tikiya (step by step, video) (2024)

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Potato is such a versatile dish that you can make a lot of dishes with it. There are so many recipes on my blog already that have the potato in it like the aloo methi sabji, aloo ki tahari, aloo gosht etc.

Both adults and kids love the potato alike. Everyone relishes this vegetable in different forms, different cuisines, different countries.

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How can you make the perfect alootikkiat home

The trick to a perfect Aloo ki Tikki is that you have to remove the Potato from the boiling water as soon as it is cooked. If you overcook the potatoes, Aloo Tikkis will become soggy and will absorb a lot of water.

Water is not good while frying as it absorbs the moisture and the aloo tikki won’t turn out to be crispy.

Why is it important to refrigerate the aloo masala

After boiling and mixing all the ingredients with the mashed potato, always refrigerate it. This helps you to make the perfect shape to the tikkis without disintegrating them. You will be able to hold the tikkitogether easily when you refrigerate.

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How do you fry the aloo ki tikki

Always shallow fry them and never deep fry. The tikkis will fall apart if you deep fry most of the time. So always shallow fry them in just enough oil.

You can also just place them on the pan and drizzle some oil around itif you wish.

Variations of the aalu ki tikiya

You can make vegetable tikkis or the vegetable cutlets by adding carrot and corn to the below ingredients too. Check out the aloo paneer tikkion my blog too.

Pro Tips / Important things to remember while making this dish.

  1. Never overboil the potatoes. Cook until they are just about done.
  2. Remove from water as soon as they are done.
  3. Mash the potatoes while they are still hot.
  4. Refrigerate for half an hour before making the tikki shape.
  5. Always shallow fry the aloo ki tikki and never deep fry them.

Step by step pictorial of the aloo ki tikki recipe

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  1. Boil and mash the potatoes. Check notes for perfect boiling method. Mix in all the spices, coriander leaves, salt and mix well.

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2. Mix all the spices well and set aside this potato masala in the refrigerator for at least half an hour. Do not skip this step.

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3. Once you have let the potato masala rest in the fridge, take it out and make the desired shape of your choice. Here I have made the traditional round discs.

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4. Mix all purpose flour or the maida with water to make a thick paste. Dip the tikkis in the maida paste.

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5. Coat the aloo tikki with breadcrumbs on both sides thoroughly.

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6. Heat oil in a pan and add the coated tikkis. Shallow fry them.

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7. Fry them on both the sides until they are golden brown in color. Serve hot with mint chutney, ketchup or as it is.

Serving suggestions:

Serve the aloo ki tikkihot out of the stove.

You can serve it with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, ketchup as a side. It can even be relished as it is without any sauce or chutney.

Let’s get started with the aloo tikki recipe

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Aloo ki Tikki, Aloo Tikki

Fareeha

Aloo ki tikki recipe is a popular snack all over Asia. The perfect Tikki is crisp outside and soft inside.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Resting time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 people

Calories 453 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 large potatoes boiled , peeled and mashed (about 300 g each)
  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves hara dhania, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder lal mirch
  • 4 tbsp all purpose flour maida
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 cup oil

Instructions

  • Combine potatoes, coriander leaves, chaat masala, chili powder, garam masala, salt in a bowl and mix well.

  • Refrigerate for half an hour.

  • Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each portion into a nice round tikki.

  • Mix water with the all purpose flour to make a smooth paste.

  • Dip the prepared tikkis in the paste.

  • Coat with breadcrumbs on all sides by rolling it in breadcrumbs filled plate.

  • Heat oil in a non-stick tava (griddle) on a medium flame and shallow fry the tikkis, till both sides are golden brown in colour.

  • Serve hot with tomato ketchup or green chutney.

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Notes

  • I have not added the boiling time of the potato. You can add in 30 more minutes of boiling and mashing the potato to the total time.
  • You can pressure cook the potatoes as well. But for best results, you can boil them in the water on stove top.
  • Remember to remove the potatoes from the water after they done. Do not let them sit in the hot water as that will make your aloo ki tikki to be soggy.
  • Remove the skin and mash them immediately when they are hot. This will make the mashing easier and you will not be left with any hard pieces of the potato.
  • Always refrigerate for holding the shape of your tikki.

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Signing off until next time,

Fareeha.

This recipe was originally published in April 2015. Step by step photos and video have been added. The recipe has been made printable in October 2018.

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FAQs

Why did my aloo tikki fall apart? ›

If your aloo tikki is falling apart, chances are there is too much moisture or not enough binding agent present in the mixture. To prevent this, be careful not to over-cook the potatoes. Additionally, let the cooked potatoes cool slightly before combining them with the rest of the ingredients.

What is the English name for aloo tikki? ›

Literally translating to Potato Patties, this Indian street food 'Aloo Tikki' is a staple at the street stalls, chaat centres and fancy cafes, getting sold out instantly.

What is tikki called in English? ›

cake countable noun. Food that is formed into flat round shapes before it is cooked can be referred to as cakes. ...

What is the difference between aloo tikki and aloo tikki chaat? ›

Aloo tikki is a golden fried-potato patty that is often stuffed with peas or dal and served with a variety of spicy chutneys and sometimes chickpeas, while aloo chaat is simply boiled potatoes that are cubed, fried, seasoned, and served hot.

Why is the cutlet breaking while frying? ›

Also, do not immediately stir the patty after placing it in the pan while cooking, this may cause breakage too. Lastly, to resolve the issue, you can also add breadcrumbs or soak bread to the mixture before dipping it in the flour or rice water.

How do you keep fried potatoes from falling apart? ›

11 Answers
  1. Use waxy ("new") potatoes. ...
  2. Microwave then cool the diced potatoes rather than boiling them. ...
  3. Fry them in small batches in vegetable oil (or another high-smoke-point oil) at med-high to high heat (depending on your pan/stove combination) rather than the lower heat required for frying with olive oil.
Dec 11, 2012

Does aloo tikki contain onion? ›

Aloo Tikki – an Indian street food made with fried potatoes, peas, and onions that can be easily made at home.

What is the difference between aloo tikki and aloo cutlet? ›

Aloo Tikki vs Potato Cutlets

In my family, both 'Aloo Tikki' and 'Potato Cutlets' are used interchangeably to describe any type of potato kebabs. In Pakistani cookbooks, I often see the ones with breadcrumb coating referred to as Cutlets. Sometimes they include shred up chicken or a stuffing of meat.

What does aloo mean in English? ›

Aloo, a North Indian and Pakistani term for potatoes, found in the names of a number of dishes: Aloo chaat, dry potato snack. Aloo chokha, fried potatoes.

Is Tikki A Boy or a girl? ›

Tikki's name means "happiness" in another language. Tikki is the only kwami who is referred to by the feminine pronoun in Season 1. This is true in every dub except for the Korean and Turkish dubs, where Nooroo is considered female.

Is Tikki healthy or not? ›

The Tikki Chaat made this way is considered good for the body due to the benefits of the main ingredient, the potato. There are many benefits of the potato and is because of the nutrition it has.

Which country made Tikki? ›

Aloo tikki, also known as aloo ki tikkia, aloo ki tikki or alu tikki, is a snack originating from the Indian subcontinent. In Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi preparation, it is made of boiled potatoes, peas, and various curry spices. Aloo means potato in Hindi-Urdu, and tikki is a small cutlet or croquette.

Is aloo tikki a junk food? ›

One Aloo Tikki provides about 3.8 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories. Aloo Tikki recipe makes 8 tikkis. 77 calories for 1 serving of Aloo Tikki, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrates 9.5g, Protein 1.2g, Fat 3.8g.

Can I eat a aloo tikki during diet? ›

AIR-FRIED ALOO TIKKI: Prepare aloo tikki at home using air fryer using olive oil. Add some curd, onion and home-made mint chutney. Have this on your cheat days. This healthy aloo tikki will not interrupt your weight loss plan.

What does chat mean in Indian? ›

Chaat, or chāt (IAST: cāṭ) ( lit. 'lick, tasting, delicacy') is a family of savoury snacks that originated in India, typically served as an hors d'oeuvre or at roadside tracks from stalls or food carts across South Asia in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh.

How do you bind tikki? ›

Here are some few genius hacks that will hold your tikki together -
  1. Coat with flour - ...
  2. Mix bread crumbs or poha. ...
  3. Mix sabudana (tapioca pearls) ...
  4. Freeze the tikkis. ...
  5. Heat the oil in advance.
May 18, 2019

Why do my potatoes fall apart when frying? ›

"If potatoes are produced during a very dry growing season, they will tend to have a higher than normal solid content and less moisture. When these are cooked, they absorb more water than usual and, as a result, fall apart at the end of cooking."

How do you cook potatoes without falling apart? ›

Starting the potatoes in cold water allows for more even cooking and helps them retain their shape. If you place them in already boiling water, the outside might overcook before the center is fully cooked, leading to uneven texture and potential falling apart.

Why do my potato pancakes keep falling apart? ›

If your pancakes aren't sticking together while you form them, you can add a bit more egg, or put the potato mixture into the refrigerator to firm up again. If your pancakes are feeling too wet and won't form into a patty you can add a bit of flour to act as a binder.

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