“Crunchy Delight: Aloo Tikki Chaat Recipe – A North Indian Street Food Sensation!”
One popular North Indian street food is Aloo Tikki Chaat. Aloo Tikki Chaat consists of crispy potato patties (aloo tikki) topped with a medley of flavorful chutneys, yogurt, and various spices. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
For Aloo Tikki:
4 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
1/2 cup peas (boiled)
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
1 green chili, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons cornflour (for binding)
Oil for shallow frying
For Chaat Toppings:
1 cup boiled chickpeas
1 cup plain yogurt, whisked
Tamarind chutney (store-bought or homemade)
Mint chutney (store-bought or homemade)
Chaat masala
Roasted cumin powder
Chopped coriander leaves
Sev (crispy chickpea noodles)
Chopped onions and tomatoes (optional)
Instructions:
For Aloo Tikki:
In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, boiled peas, grated ginger, chopped green chili, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt.
Mix the ingredients well and add cornflour to bind the mixture.
Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into round patties.
Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the tikkis until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides. Drain excess oil on a paper towel.
Assembling Aloo Tikki Chaat:
Place a couple of hot aloo tikkis on a serving plate.
Top the tikkis with boiled chickpeas.
Drizzle whisked yogurt over the tikkis.
Spoon tamarind chutney and mint chutney over the yogurt.
Sprinkle chaat masala and roasted cumin powder generously.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and optional chopped onions and tomatoes.
Finish by adding a generous amount of sev on top for crunchiness.
Your Aloo Tikki Chaat is ready to be enjoyed! Serve it immediately while the tikkis are still hot and crisp.
Feel free to adjust the spice levels and toppings according to your taste preferences. Enjoy this delightful and flavorful North Indian street food!
