Jul 09 2026
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Aloo Tikki Chaat Recipe

Inspired by Curry Leaf
Time45m
Serves4

Traditional potato and green pea patties, seasoned with ginger, garlic, cumin, and coriander dunked in seasoned chickpea curry topped with yogurt, tomatoes, onions, mint and tamarind chutney.

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Ingredients

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For the Aloo Tikki (Potato Patties)

For the Chickpea Curry

Method

For the Aloo Tikki (Potato Patties)

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Boil the potatoes until tender, then peel and mash them in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Mixture

    Add green peas, grated ginger, minced garlic, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, and red chili powder to the mashed potatoes. Mix well until combined.

  3. 3

    Form the Patties

    Shape the mixture into small round patties and coat each with breadcrumbs.

  4. 4

    Fry the Patties

    In a deep frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Fry the patties until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

For the Chickpea Curry

  1. 5

    Sauté the Spices

    In a pan, heat 2 tbs of oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

  2. 6

    Cook the Onions

    Add finely chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they turn golden brown.

  3. 7

    Add Tomato Puree

    Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute. Then add the tomato puree, turmeric powder, salt, and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.

  4. 8

    Combine with Chickpeas

    Add the boiled chickpeas and water to the pan. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle garam masala before removing from heat.

Assemble the Aloo Tikki Chaat

  1. 9

    Layer the Ingredients

    In a serving plate, place 2-3 aloo tikki on the base, top with the chickpea curry, and drizzle with whisked yogurt.

  2. 10

    Add Garnishes

    Sprinkle diced tomatoes and onions, and add chopped mint leaves and tamarind chutney on top.

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