Aloo Tikki Recipe (Indian Mashed Potato Patties) - Cooking The Globe (2024)

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These mashed potato patties come from India and are called Aloo Tikki. Filled with quinoa and flavored with plenty of spices, this Indian street food is usually served with chickpea curry, yogurt, and sweet, sour, and spicy chutneys!

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There are thousands of different vegetables grown in the world and every region has its own staples. However, one veggie stands out and can be found almost everywhere, even in the most distant corners of our planet. I am pretty sure everyone would solve this riddle. Yup, it's a potato! Why this veggie, which is believed to be born in Peru, has spread everywhere and earned the love of so many people?

First, potatoes are easy to grow and store. They are also suited to a cold climate. Second, potatoes are filling. You can easily live on potatoes alone (would be much harder to live on tomatoes or cucumbers). Actually, that's how many people survived during wars. Many crops were getting destroyed by enemies, while potatoes were comfortably sitting deep in the ground. Third, you can turn potatoes into hundreds of various dishes! That's enough reasons to praise this unique vegetable.

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Remember these mouth-watering Polish Potato Pancakes I made a while ago? That recipe (I highly recommend to try it) uses fresh grated potatoes, while today I want to show you traditional potato patties from India (Aloo Tikki) made of boiled mashed potatoes mixed with other veggies and spices. It's one of the best street foods India can offer. I thought that only Europe is famous for their potato pancakes / patties / cakes but it appeared that Indians know how to prepare their potatoes too!

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The original recipe uses only potatoes, but I decided to follow the advice of the amazing food blogger with Indian roots Vegan Richa and added some quinoa to the mix. If you want to make the authentic Aloo Tikki, just substitute quinoa with 1 medium potato.

These Indian potato patties are usually served with chickpea curry, but you can use canned chickpeas instead. Yogurt and sweet, sour, and spicy chutneys are also served with Aloo Tikki, but once again, if you don't have them, feel free to use ketchup or bbq sauce. Other garnishes include chopped onion, cilantro, and lemon juice.

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These little guys taste so good! For those of you guys, who have dietary restrictions, Aloo Tikki are completely vegan + can be made gluten-free by substituting bread with gluten-free oats or breadcrumbs. That's right, perfect for everyone! Aloo Tikki Recipe (Indian Mashed Potato Patties) - Cooking The Globe (5)

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Aloo Tikki - Indian Mashed Potato Patties

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These mashed potato patties are a very popular street food in India. Flavored with a bunch of spices, they will make your taste buds happy!

5 from 7 votes

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Cuisine Indian

Servings 10 patties

Calories 146 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ lb (570g) potatoes
  • ½ cup quinoa
  • ¾ cup onion , chopped
  • 1 chili pepper , seeds removed, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil + more for frying
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Cook the quinoa and boil the potatoes with their skins on. When done, peel them and mash.

  • Combine the mashed potatoes and cooked quinoa in a big bowl and mash once again.

  • Add the onion, chili pepper, cilantro, ginger, cumin seeds, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, salt,oil, and breadcrumbs and mix well.

  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet. Shape 3-inch patties and cook leaving some space between them. Cook for 7-8 minutes per side, until golden brown.

  • Serve with chopped onion, cilantro, yogurt, chickpeas, or chutney. Enjoy!

Notes

1. Authentic Indian version doesn't include quinoa. You can substitute it with another medium potato.
2. If you don't have any chutney for serving, you can use ketchup or bbq sauce instead.

Adapted from Vegan Richa's Indian Kitchen by Richa Hingle

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal

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  1. aish das-padihari

    Aloo Tikki Recipe (Indian Mashed Potato Patties) - Cooking The Globe (7)
    You did the right thing by adding quinoa to the tikkis. I usually add some spinach leaves and then we use the tikkis just as appetizers or sometimes as patties for our burgers.

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    • Igor

      Awesome idea with spinach, Aish! I will write it down to use the next time I'll be making these 🙂

      Reply

  2. Mireille

    Aloo Tikki Recipe (Indian Mashed Potato Patties) - Cooking The Globe (8)
    potatoes are such a versatile veggie and with quinoa such a healthy version!

    Reply

    • Igor

      Yup, the best veggie ever, hands down 🙂

      Reply

  3. Michael

    Aloo Tikki Recipe (Indian Mashed Potato Patties) - Cooking The Globe (9)
    Seeing this dish reminds me so much of my time in Varanasi. I had learned to cook this recipe there in a local home. Since then i keep cooking it for my friends. In India they serve it also with a Chickpea Curry named Chole and fresh grated veg like Raddish and carrots. They add curd and Gur (brown sugar).
    I love your version of this street food classic! Thanks Igor!! 🙂

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    • Igor

      Thanks for the additional info based on your experience, Michael! So interesting to hear from someone who was in India and tried the local version of the dish 🙂

      Reply

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FAQs

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.

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 origin of aloo 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.

How do you serve mashed potatoes elegantly? ›

How do you serve mashed potatoes elegantly? To serve mashed potatoes with a touch of elegance, consider using a piping bag with a decorative tip to pipe them onto plates or into individual serving dishes. You can also use a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop to serve uniform dollops.

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.

Is aloo tikki burger healthy? ›

This aloo tikki burger recipe uses potatoes for the patties in the burgers. This makes them delicious and nutritious as potatoes are a rich source of potassium, dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, magnesium, iron and calcium.

What is the difference between cutlet and aloo tikki? ›

Cutlet is served like samosa directly with ketchup and chutney. Patty is generally used in burgers and lettuce leaf onion and cheese and tomato slices are added. Tikki is the famous aloo tikki served with chole on top and sweet and spicy chutney and a generous sprinkling of diced onions.

What is aloo tikki burger made of? ›

Aloo tikki burger recipe where crisp golden potato patties are sandwiched in burger buns and then topped with fresh raw veggies and spiced with chutneys. Good to look at and good to eat too.

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 put a raw egg in mashed potatoes? ›

Adding egg yolks to a pot of mashed potatoes is an easy, dairy-free texture and taste upgrade that doesn't require any special techniques. The yolks harbor all the flavorful fats and emulsifying components and will thus effectively unify the fat and water in potatoes, translating to a smoother, uniformly creamy pot.

Is it better to mash potatoes hot or cold? ›

Although they seem straightforward, following a few key tips will ensure mashed potato success. Always start cooking potatoes in cold water and mash them while still warm. At Le Cordon Bleu, we used an old-fashioned food mill, others swear by a ricer or a hand-held mixer.

Is milk or water better for mashed potatoes? ›

Potatoes are like pasta, in that they leach starches into their cooking liquid. In the case of pasta, you want to reserve some of that liquid to give sauce a luscious shine and bind it to the noodles.

What are the different names of aloo tikki? ›

Known by different names like aloo tikki, aloo kabab, or potato cutlets.

What is white potato called in English? ›

Potatoes are occasionally referred to as "Irish potatoes" or "white potatoes" in the United States to distinguish them from sweet potatoes. The name "spud" for a potato comes from the digging of soil (or a hole) prior to the planting of potatoes.

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.

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