Aloo Tikki Chaat (Indian Fried Potato Patty Street Snack)
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- Total time
- 35 min
- Level
- Easy
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Ingredients
- 8
About this dish
Hot, pan-fried potato patties sit under cold yogurt, tamarind chutney, mint chutney, and finely chopped red onion in this Indian street snack.
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The pleasure is the clash of temperatures and textures, and it fades quickly: the cold toppings start softening the crust as soon as they land, which is why assembly happens right before eating.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Boil 350g potatoes until a skewer or fork slides through the center easily.
Drain well, then mash while hot so excess steam escapes and the mixture becomes smooth without wet pockets or hard lumps.
- 2
Add 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon chili powder to the mashed potato.
Knead by hand until evenly seasoned and firm enough to hold together without cracking apart.
- 3
Shape the mixture into thick, flat patties and press the edges until no cracks remain.
Keep the patties separated until they go into the pan.
- 4
Heat a generous layer of oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, turning only after a deep golden crust forms and releases cleanly.
- 5
Finely dice 0.5 red onion and soak it in cold water for 5 minutes to soften the sharp bite.
Drain thoroughly, then whisk 0.75 cup plain yogurt until cold, smooth, and pourable.
- 6
Place the hot patties on a serving plate.
Spoon over the cold yogurt, 2 tablespoons tamarind chutney, 2 tablespoons mint chutney, and drained onion, then serve immediately before the crisp crust softens.
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