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Easy aloo tikki recipe – Indian potato patties

Published February 21, 2022 | Updated November 7, 2022 | By Mandy & Jane

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Indian spices perfectly flavor the most delicious crispy aloo tikki, potato patties that are an ideal tasty snack. When we visited India, we’d often stop and buy an aloo tikki from a street vendor, they taste fantastic and are so easy to make, this recipe is inspired by the many, many tikki’s that we ate!

A stack of aloo tikki on a board.

Why you’ll love this easy aloo tikki recipe

  • They are seriously tasty and make a great change from a burger.
  • They are perfectly spiced but are not spicy, which means the kids love them.
  • You can make them ahead and freeze them.
  • They are 100% vegetarian and vegan.

What is aloo tikki chaat?

Aloo chaat is boiled potato cubes, aloo tikki chaat is boiled potatoes that are mashed to form potato patties.

Biting into the perfect aloo tikki is pure joy, perfect potato patties, with delicious Indian flavors, we often get asked where we’ve bought them from.

Ingredients needed, peas, bread, cilantro, cornflour, cashew nuts, potatoes, ginger paste, green chilli, salt, oil, ground cumin powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, dry mango powder, & garam masala.

Is aloo tikki vegan?

Yes, our recipe is.

There is no need for eggs to bind them together, the potato mixture holds together very well on its own.

We don’t use any butter in the mashed potato either, so it’s 100% vegan.

What potatoes should I use?

We’ve used Maris Piper potatoes, but you can use your favorite potato for mashed potatoes, Russets, Yukon Golds, Maris Piper, or King Edwards.

Do I have to peel the potatoes?

Yes, as you will be making mashed potatoes, you don’t want to leave the skins on.

We peel our potatoes before boiling them, but some people prefer to boil them in their skins and then remove them.

Is aloo tikki gluten free?

We use corn flour which is gluten-free, but we would always advise checking the labels on the packet you buy to guarantee that it is gluten-free.

You will also need to ensure that you use gluten-free bread.

Aloo tikki burger, in burger bun, mango chutney, tomato, red onion and lettuce.

Make it a aloo tikki burger

One of favorite ways to serve aloo tikki is as an aloo tikki burger, we love it!

Place your potato patties in burger buns, add lashings of sweet tamarind chutney, green chutney, mango chutney, or tomato ketchup, add a little lettuce, red onion, and tomato, and you have a magnificent Indian street food burger!

What do I serve it with?

Aloo tikki is traditionally Indian street food, so it’s eaten with chutneys or bread.

We’ve served them in burger buns, along with chili potatoes (recipe coming soon), and we must confess to eating them without anything else – they are so good!

How do I store them?

Our aloo tikki’s will store well in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

Recipe notes and expert tips

  • Don’t have a potato masher?
    Grate your boiled potatoes instead.
  • Substitute
    Instead of peas, why not try sweetcorn, cooked chana dal, or just leave the peas out, you can even use a spicy lentil mix.
  • Are your tikki’s falling apart?
    There’s probably too much moisture in the boiled potatoes, you’ll need to add more bread crumbs, little by little to hold them together.
  • Hold your nerve
    Don’t be tempted to flip your tikki’s when you shallow fry them or they could fall apart, hold your nerve and make sure they have crisped up before flipping.
  • Batch cook
    Our aloo tikkis store very well, so make a double batch and freeze them, use squares of parchment paper in between each of them so that they don’t freeze together.
A board with tikki aloo, lime wedges, mango chutney, tomato sauce (ketchup) and cilantro.

More Indian potato recipes for you to try

If you like our stuffed aloo tikki recipe, then you should give these delicious potato recipes a try; aloo gobi, saag aloo, dum aloo, aloo palak, and jeera aloo.

How to make aloo tikki with step-by-step instructions

Making aloo tikki is easy if you follow our simple instructions.

First, mash or grate your boiled potatoes, until they are smooth.

Place the mashed potatoes in a bowl and add cilantro (coriander) leaves, peas, green chilies, ginger paste, chaat masala powder, garam masala powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, dry mango powder, cumin powder, cashew nuts, and salt, stir to combine.

Next, add corn starch or rice flour, and bread crumbs, mix them into the potato mixture.

Then, using your hands shape the mixture into even-sized balls, if the potato mixture is sticky, then add more bread crumbs, a little at a time until it is the right consistency.

Now, press the potato balls in between the palms of your hands to make a patty shape, then place them on a baking tray and set them aside.

Process shots, photo one, add spices and peas, stir to combine; photo two, add flour, bread crumbs, stir then shape into balls; photo three, flatten into patties.

In a medium-sized pan on medium-high heat, heat your oil, place a tiny piece of the tikki mixture in the pan to ensure that the oil is hot enough.

When the vegetable oil is hot, add the tikki and shallow fry the tikki for 3 minutes each side, you want each side to be firm before flipping it.

When they are cooked they should be crispy and golden brown.

Place the crispy aloo tikki on kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Four aloo tikki on a board, tomatoes, lime wedge and chutney.

We hope you enjoy making and eating our crispy aloo tikki recipe and would love to hear how you got on with making it.

Please leave a comment below and feel free to ask any questions you may have.

A stack of homemade aloo tikki.
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Easy aloo tikki recipe – Indian potato patties

Sensational aloo tikki, Indian spiced potato patties are so delicious & easy to make. Perfect snack & make awesome burgers! Biting into the perfect aloo tikki is pure joy, perfect potato patties, with delicious Indian flavors, they are spiced but not spicy. Adults & kids all love them!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings6
Calories133
Course: Lunch, Side Dish, snack
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Utensils

1 Deep pan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Potatoes Peeled, quartered and boiled
  • 1½ tbsp Cilantro leaves chopped
  • 4 oz Peas
  • 1 Green chili small, seeds removed and finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Ginger paste
  • ½ tsp Chaat masala
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • ½ tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 tsp Dry mango powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin powder
  • 2 tbsp Cashew nuts chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1½ tbsp Corn starch
  • 3 tbsp Breadcrumbs
  • 4 tbsp Vegetable oil more if needed
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Instructions

  • First, mash or grate your boiled potatoes, until they are smooth. Place the mashed potatoes in a bowl and add cilantro (coriander) leaves, peas, green chilies, ginger paste, chaat masala powder, garam masala powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, dry mango powder, cumin powder, cashew nuts, and salt, stir to combine. Next, add corn starch or rice flour, and bread crumbs, mix them into the potato mixture
    1 pound Potatoes, 1½ tbsp Cilantro leaves, 4 oz Peas, 1 Green chili, 1 tsp Ginger paste, ½ tsp Chaat masala, 1 tsp Garam masala, ½ tsp Kashmiri chili powder, 1 tsp Dry mango powder, 1 tsp Cumin powder, 2 tbsp Cashew nuts, Salt and pepper, 1½ tbsp Corn starch, 3 tbsp Breadcrumbs
  • Then, using your hands shape the mixture into even-sized balls, if the potato mixture is sticky, then add more bread crumbs, a little at a time until it is the right consistency. Now, press the potato balls in between the palms of your hands to make a patty shape, then place them on a baking tray and set them aside
    Process shots, photo one, add spices and peas, stir to combine; photo two, add flour, bread crumbs, stir then shape into balls; photo three, flatten into patties.
  • In a medium-sized pan on medium-high heat, heat your oil, place a tiny piece of the tikki mixture in the pan to ensure that the oil is hot enough. When the vegetable oil is hot, add the tikki and shallow fry the tikki for 3 minutes each side, you want each side to be firm before flipping it. When they are cooked they should be crispy and golden brown. Place the crispy aloo tikki on kitchen paper to absorb excess oil
    4 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don’t have a potato masher?
    Grate your boiled potatoes instead
  • Substitute
    Instead of peas, why not try sweetcorn, cooked chana dal, or just leave the peas out, you can even use a spicy lentil mix
  • Are your tikki’s falling apart?
    There’s probably too much moisture in the boiled potatoes, you’ll need to add more bread crumbs, little by little to hold them together
  • Hold your nerve
    Don’t be tempted to flip your tikki’s when you shallow fry them or they could fall apart, hold your nerve and make sure they have crisped up before flipping
  • Batch cook
    Our aloo tikkis store very well, so make a double batch and freeze them, use squares of parchment paper in between each of them so that they don’t freeze together

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 434mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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  1. lynn polito says

    February 21, 2022 at 2:32 pm

    5 stars
    So flavorful! I love this recipe!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      February 22, 2022 at 5:12 pm

      We’re so pleased you liked them, we agree, they have SO much flavor!

  2. Sherry Ronning says

    February 22, 2022 at 3:50 am

    5 stars
    Another great recipe from Mandy and Jane!! I made this aloo tikki recipe and it was absolutely delicious and very easy to make. My family loved these potato patties and requested that I make them again.

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      February 22, 2022 at 5:12 pm

      Thank you so much! It makes it all worth while to hear that you and your family loved our aloo tikki!

  3. Jenn says

    February 22, 2022 at 12:14 pm

    5 stars
    These patties are so good! I loved the flavors, the textures, and how fun they were to make!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      February 22, 2022 at 5:13 pm

      Thank you! They are a lot of fun to make, aren’t they!

  4. Anne says

    February 22, 2022 at 1:04 pm

    5 stars
    So tasty, and the idea of making it a burger is brilliant. I used to make vegetarian Indian food all the time, but after I had kids I stopped. The easy Indian recipes on your blog have made me start cooking Indian again!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      February 22, 2022 at 5:14 pm

      We’re delighted that you’ve started cooking Indian recipes again! They really make the best spicy burgers!

  5. Linda says

    February 22, 2022 at 10:35 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve always loved exploring new flavors and this one is my new favorite!

    Reply
  6. Donna says

    February 23, 2022 at 9:00 am

    5 stars
    My son has been asking for these on repeat, big fan!

    Reply

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