Aloo Tikki Chaat Recipe – Indian Street Food
Recipe Summary
- This recipe guides you through making crispy potato patties (aloo tikki) stuffed with a flavorful chana dal mixture. These tikkis are then topped with various chutneys, curd, chickpeas, and fresh garnishes to create a vibrant and delicious Indian street food chaat.
All Ingredients - For Potato Patties
- Boiled Potatoes 300 g
- Cornflour 1/4 cup
All Ingredients - For Chana Dal Filling
- Oil/Ghee 2 tbsp
- Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp
- Grated Ginger 1 tbsp
- Grated Garlic 1 tbsp
- Red Chilli Powder 1/2 tsp
- Salt 1/4 tsp
- Cooked Chana Dal 1 cup
All Ingredients - For Frying & Toppings
- Oil/Ghee 3-4 tbsp
- Cooked Chickpeas 1 cup
- Boiled Potato (cubed) 1/2 cup
- Green Chutney 4-6 tbsp
- Tamarind Chutney 6-9 tbsp
- Curd 6-9 tbsp
- Salt to taste
- Red Chilli Powder to taste
- Pomegranate Seeds 4-6 tbsp
- Sev 1/2 cup
- Beetroot (julienned) 1/4 cup
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Bowl
- Spatula
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Tamarind paste?
- 1 tbsp lime juice + 1 tbsp brown sugar (per 1 tbsp paste)
- Pomegranate molasses (1:1)
No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Potato Dough
Grate the boiled potatoes into a bowl. Add cornflour to the grated potatoes and mix well with your hands until a smooth dough forms.
Step 2: Prepare Chana Dal Filling
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter for about . Add grated ginger and garlic, then mix well and sauté until their color changes to light golden brown, about .
Step 3: Season and Mash Filling
Add red chilli powder and salt to the pan. Mix well. Add the cooked chana dal and stir to combine. Mash the chana dal mixture thoroughly in the pan using a potato masher or the back of a spoon until it forms a coarse paste.
Step 4: Form and Stuff Patties
Take a small portion of the potato dough and flatten it in your palm to form a disc. Place a spoonful of the prepared chana dal filling in the center of the potato disc. Carefully bring the edges of the potato dough together to seal the filling inside, forming a round patty. Repeat for the remaining dough and filling.
Step 5: Shallow Fry Patties
Heat 3-4 tablespoons of oil or ghee in a flat pan over medium heat. Place the prepared potato patties in the hot oil. Fry for until the bottom side is golden brown. Flip the patties and gently press them down with a flat spatula or burger press to flatten them slightly. Continue frying and pressing until both sides are golden brown and crispy, about per side.
Step 6: Assemble the Chaat
Place 2-3 fried aloo tikkis on a plate and gently break them open. Top with cooked chickpeas and cubed boiled potato. Drizzle generously with green chutney, tamarind chutney, and curd. Sprinkle with salt and red chilli powder to taste. Garnish with pomegranate seeds, sev, and julienned beetroot.
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