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    Indian Street Food Style Aloo Tikki Chaat

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    Indian Street Food Style Aloo Tikki Chaat - Aloo Tikki Chaat is a tangy, spicy, sour, sweet and scrumptious chaat recipe made with potato cutlets. In this recipe, crispy Aloo Tikkis are topped with Chutneys to create the most flavourful sharing snack. This is one of the most popular Street Foods sold by many a street vendor all over India! It is the most delicious chaat. Here are some other Chaat recipes you may enjoy - Samosa Chaat, Corn Chaat, Pani Puri Recipe.

    Aloo tikki Chaat on a plate

    aloo tikki chaat/aloo ki tikki - what is it?

    Aloo Tikki Chaat is a popular Indian Street Food originating from the Indian subcontinent.

    There are many versions of Aloo Tikki. 

    Aloo tikki is made from boiled potatoes, spices and cornflour. 

    Aloo tikki chaat is made from crispy aloo tikkis that are served warm with various toppings like Yoghurt, Chutneys (Tamarind, Coriander/Chilli), Sev, Spices, Chopped Onions, Pomegranate Seeds, Ragda or Chickpeas, Veg.

    Aloo means potato in Gujerati or Urdi, and tikki means a cutlet or small bite. This crispy potato patty is often refereed to as an Indian Hashbrown. 

    Aloo Tikki chaat is spicy, sweet, savoury and sour, yet somehow perfectly balanced!

    is aloo tikki chaat healthy?

    Yes it is. The crispy tikkis themselves are shallow fried but can be baked or air fried too. 

    To make it healthier, avoid adding any toppings that are high in fat such as Sev.

    ingredients in Indian Street Food Style Aloo Tikki Chaat

    aloo tikki 

    These are essentially a potato patty.

    You can either buy them or make them yourself.

    I have included my recipe for them below.

    Some people use Hash Browns in place of the Aloo Tikki but that isn’t to my personal taste. 

    The Tikkis themselves are made with mashed potatoes, coriander, onion, spices and cornflour. They can be shallow fried or cooked in an air fryer.

    Chutneys and Yoghurt

    Coriander Mint Chutney 

    made with coriander, mint yoghurt, green chillies, salt and lemon.

    Sweet Tamarind Chutney

    Tamarind paste, date syrup, spices and sugar.

    Sweet Yogurt

    Plain yoghurt with a touch of sugar.

    how to make aloo tikki chaat recipe

    for the crispy aloo tikki

    Boil medium potatoes by placing in a pot with enough water to cover them. Once cooled, peel. To speed this up, you can peel warm potatoes under cool running water.

    Peeled Potatoes in a bowl

    Mash Potatoes in a large mixing bowl using a potato masher or fork.

    Add Onion, Coriander, Green Chilies, Spices and Corn flour/corn starch.

    Spices in bowl

    Spices and Flour in a bowl

    Mash all the ingredients together and form patties using 2 tbsp of the potato mixture per patty. 

    Potatoes and Spices mashed together in bowl

    Heat up a non-stick frying pan and add oil.

    Once hot, cook the aloo tikki on medium heat for 3-4 minutes each side or till golden brown.

    Aloo Tikkis cooking in oil

    Aloo Tikki cooking in oil in pan

    Remove to a serving plate lined with kitchen towel/paper towel.

     Continue to cook the tikki until they are all done.

    Aloo Tikki in a plate

    Chaat Chutneys in aloo tikki recipe

    for the yoghurt

    Whisk the Yoghurt with the sugar and set aside.

    for the tamarind chutney

    Combine Tamarind Paste, Date Syrup, Kashmiri Chilli Powder, Sugar, Ginger and Cumin Powder and mix to combine.

    Add to a small pot and heat over low heat till warmed through and the tamarind has loosened a little.

    for the spicy green chutney

    Combine Coriander, Mint, Green Chillies, Yoghurt, Salt and Lemon in a blender and blend till smooth.

    To assemble

    Place Aloo Tikki on a plate.

    Drizzle over the yoghurt.

    Spoon over Tamarind chutney and Coriander mint chutney. 

    Serve with a squeeze of Lemon juice.

    Aloo tikki Chaat on a plate

    how to serve aloo tikki chaat

    Chaat is always best served with Ginger Chai. 

    You can also serve it alongside other popular Indian Street Food Favourites such as Pani Puri Recipe, Samosa Chaat, Lighter Chickpea and Potato Chaat, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chaat, Chicken Frankie.

    tips on making aloo tikki chaat

    cook the potato tikki on medium low heat.

    You want them to form a crust but for the temperature not to be so high that they get too dark. 

    boil potatoes in advance

    Potatoes can be boiled up to a day in advance and kept in the fridge. This draws out the moisture from the potatoes making it easier to form patties.

    how to boil the potatoes

    Boil potatoes until you can easily stick a form/knife through them. At least 20 minutes. Don't be tempted to take them out too early. It will just make life more difficult. 

    Use Maris Piper or King Edwards for best results

    sweeten the yoghurt

    I add a touch of sugar in the yoghurt and it makes all the difference! Don’t be tempted to skip this.

    tamarind

    If you are using a Concentrated Tamarind Paste, you will need to dilute it to use.

    storage suggestions

    This recipe is best eaten immediately as the sauces will absorb into the tikkis.

    how to make ahead

    You can make the Tikkis up to 3 days ahead and keep in the fridge. Reheat before using.

    You can also make the chutneys ahead and give them a good whisk before using. 

    The potatoes for the tikkis can be boiled a day in advance and stored in the fridge.

    how do i freeze aloo tikki?

    You can make the Aloo Tikki up to 3 months ahead and use from frozen but in that case I would suggest bread crumbing them first by dipping in egg and then breadcrumbs.

    To freeze, simply freeze before frying in an airtight container with a layer of baking paper between each layer. 

    variation

    add ragda or chickpeas

    You can add leftover Chickpea Curry/Chole or these Chickpeas in this recipe for Chole aloo tikki chaat. Ragda is the other option. It is made from white peas.

    Burger

    Make the Aloo Tikki a little larger to make aloo tikki burger.

    other optional ingredients 

    You can add a number of toppings to this recipe such as Roasted Cumin Powder, Chaat Masala, Garam Masala, Cumin Seeds, Red Chilli Powder, Fine Sev, Coriander leaves, Pomegranate and Onions.

    Aloo tikki

    Add bread crumbs or rice flour to the Aloo Tikki instead of Corn Flour. 

    Add Spices according to your taste

    Add green peas to the aloo tikki for some texture and flavour.

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    Besan Chilla

    Indian Chicken Kebabs

    Easy Indian Chicken Salad Wrap

    Easy Indian Chicken Pakoras

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    Indian Street Food Style Aloo Tikki Chaat

    Indian Street Food Style Aloo Tikki Chaat - Aloo Tikki Chaat is a tangy, spicy, sour, sweet and scrumptious chaat recipe made with potato cutlets. In this recipe, crispy Aloo Tikkis are topped with Chutneys to create the most flavourful sharing snack. This is one of the most popular Street Foods sold by many a street vendor all over India! It is the most delicious chaat. Here are some other Chaat recipes you may enjoy - Samosa Chaat, Corn Chaat, Pani Puri Recipe.

    Course Appetizer, Lunch/Snack, Side, Starters
    Cuisine Indian
    Keyword Aloo Tikki, Aloo Tikki Chaat, chaat, Indian Street Food
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 362 kcal
    Author Safira

    Ingredients

    Aloo Tikki

    • 2 large Potatoes
    • ¼ Red Onion Diced
    • 1 tbsp Cumin Powder
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • 1 tbsp Chilli Flakes
    • Handful Coriander Leaves and Stems Chopped
    • 3 Green Chillies Chopped
    • 2 tbsp Cornflour

    Sweetened Yoghurt

    • 200 g Plain Yoghurt Whisked
    • 1 tbsp Sugar Caster or Icing

    Coriander Chilli Chutney

    • Large Handful Coriander Leaves and Stalks
    • 20 g Mint Leaves
    • 2 Green Chillies
    • 2 tbsp Plain Yoghurt
    • Pinch Salt
    • 1/2 Lemon Juice Only

    Tamarind Chutney

    • 120 g Tamarind Paste
    • 1 tbsp Date Syrup
    • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder
    • ½ tsp Cumin Powder
    • ½ tsp Ginger Powder
    • 2 flat tsp Sugar Granulated or Caster

    Assemble

    • 6 - 8 Aloo Tikki
    • Sweetened Yoghurt
    • Coriander Chilli Chutney
    • Tamarind Chutney

    Instructions

    How to make Aloo Tikki

    1. Boil potatoes until you can easily stick a fork/knife through them. At least 20 minutes. Once cooled, peel. To speed this up, you can peel warm potatoes under cool running water.

    2. Mash Potatoes using a potato masher or fork.

    3. Add Onion, Coriander, Green Chillies, Spices and Cornflour.

    4. Mash all the ingredients together and form patties using 2 tbsp each per patty. 

    5. Heat up a pan and add oil. Once hot, cook the aloo tikki for 5 - 6 minutes, turning midway.Remove to a plate lined with kitchen paper. Continue to cook the tikki until they are all done.

    Yoghurt

    1. Whisk the Yoghurt with the sugar and set aside.

    Coriander Chilli Chutney

    1. Combine Coriander, Mint, Green Chillies, Yoghurt, Salt and Lemon in a blender and blend till smooth.

    Tamarind Chutney

    1. Combine Tamarind, Date Syrup, Kashmiri Chilli Powder, Sugar, Ginger and Cumin Powder and mix to combine.

    2. Add to a small pot and heat over low heat till warmed through and the tamarind has loosened a little.

    To Assemble 

    1. Place Aloo Tikki on a plate. Drizzle over the yoghurt. Spoon over Tamarind chutney and Coriander mint chutney.

    Recipe Notes

    how to serve aloo tikki chaat

    Chaat is always best served with Ginger Chai. 

    You can also serve it alongside other popular Indian Street Food Favourites such as Pani Puri Recipe, Samosa Chaat, Lighter Chickpea and Potato Chaat, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chaat, Chicken Frankie.

    tips on making aloo tikki chaat

    cook the potato tikki on medium low heat.

    You want them to form a crust but for the temperature not to be so high that they get too dark. 

    boil potatoes in advance

    Potatoes can be boiled up to a day in advance and kept in the fridge. This draws out the moisture from the potatoes making it easier to form patties.

    how to boil the potatoes

    Boil potatoes until you can easily stick a form/knife through them. At least 20 minutes. Don't be tempted to take them out too early. It will just make life more difficult. 

    Use Maris Piper or King Edwards for best results

    sweeten the yoghurt

    I add a touch of sugar in the yoghurt and it makes all the difference! Don’t be tempted to skip this.

    tamarind

    If you are using a Concentrated Tamarind Paste, you will need to dilute it to use.

    storage suggestions

    This recipe is best eaten immediately as the sauces will absorb into the tikkis.

    how to make ahead

    You can make the Tikkis up to 3 days ahead and keep in the fridge. Reheat before using.

    You can also make the chutneys ahead and give them a good whisk before using. 

    The potatoes for the tikkis can be boiled a day in advance and stored in the fridge.

    how do i freeze aloo tikki?

    You can make the Aloo Tikki up to 3 months ahead and use from frozen but in that case I would suggest bread crumbing them first by dipping in egg and then breadcrumbs.

    To freeze, simply freeze before frying in an airtight container with a layer of baking paper between each layer. 

    variation

    add ragda or chickpeas

    You can add leftover Chickpea Curry/Chole or these Chickpeas in this recipe for Chole aloo tikki chaat. Ragda is the other option. It is made from white peas.

    Burger

    Make the Aloo Tikki a little larger to make aloo tikki burger.

    other optional ingredients 

    You can add a number of toppings to this recipe such as Roasted Cumin Powder, Chaat Masala, Garam Masala, Cumin Seeds, Red Chilli Powder, Fine Sev, Coriander leaves, Pomegranate and Onions.

    Aloo tikki

    Add bread crumbs or rice flour to the Aloo Tikki instead of Corn Flour. 

    Add Spices according to your taste

    Add green peas to the aloo tikki for some texture and flavour.

    Nutrition Facts
    Indian Street Food Style Aloo Tikki Chaat
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 362 Calories from Fat 45
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5g8%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 14mg5%
    Sodium 879mg38%
    Potassium 1340mg38%
    Carbohydrates 75g25%
    Fiber 9g38%
    Sugar 28g31%
    Protein 9g18%
    Vitamin A 952IU19%
    Vitamin C 54mg65%
    Calcium 229mg23%
    Iron 5mg28%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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