Aloo Tikki Chaat Recipe (Indian Street Style)

aloo tikki chaat serve don a plate with chutneys, sev and pomegranate seeds on the side

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Aloo Tikki Chaat Recipe (Indian Street Style)

Aloo Tikki Chaat is a popular Indian Street Food that features crispy aloo tikkis (Indian potato patties) topped with yogurt, green and sweet tamarind chutney, ground spices, and crunchy toppings like onions, sev, and coriander leaves.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Indian

Keyword air fryer aloo tikki chaat, aloo chaat recipe, aloo tikki chaat, punjabi aloo tikki chaat recipe

Diet Vegetarian

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 293kcal

Author Bhavana Patil

Ingredients

For Aloo Tikki

4 medium potatoes boiled, (about 500 grams)
1 green chili finely chopped
1 teaspoon ginger grated
2 tablespoons coriander leaves finely chopped
½ teaspoon red chili powder
½ teaspoon roasted jeera powder
½ teaspoon chaat masala
½ teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon amchur powder
salt to taste
4-5 tablespoons rice flour (or cornstarch)
oil (for shallow frying)

For Assembling Aloo Tikki Chaat

1 cup curd (yogurt)
½ tablespoon sugar
¼ cup green chutney (or as needed)
¼ cup sweet tamarind chutney (or as needed)
1 teaspoon red chili powder (or as needed)
1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder (or as needed)
1 teaspoon chaat masala (or as needed)
salt to taste
¼ cup onion finely chopped
½ cup thin sev (or as needed)
2-3 tablespoons coriander leaves finely chopped
¼ cup pomegranate arils optional

Instructions

Prepare Aloo Tikki

Boil potatoes in the pressure cooker (Instant Pot) or in a pot until soft and tender. Drain the water and cool the potatoes.
Peel the skin and, using a box grater, grate the potatoes or mash them using potato masher until there are no lumps.
In a mixing bowl, add grated potatoes, green chilies, grated ginger, coriander leaves, red chili powder, roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, garam masala, amchur powder, salt, and rice flour. Mix well until you get a smooth dough-like mixture.
Divide the dough into equal-sized balls (around 8-10). Grease your palms with a little oil, take one lemon-sized ball, and flatten it to form a round patty about ½ inch thick. Keep aside.

Shallow Fry the Tikki

Heat a non-stick pan with some oil. Place the 4-5 patties over the oil and cook on medium heat till they turn golden brown on both sides. Drain on a paper towel.

Assemble Aloo Tikki Chaat

Whisk yogurt with some sugar till smooth and creamy.
Arrange two hot and crispy aloo tikki on a serving plate.
Top the tikkis with 2-3 tablespoons of whisked yogurt. Then drizzle some mint coriander chutney, followed by sweet tamarind chutney.
Then sprinkle red chili powder, roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, and salt.
Top it with finely chopped onions, if desired, over the tikkis.
Finally, Garnish with a generous amount of sev, coriander leaves, and pomegranate seeds.

Notes

Variations

Chole Tikki Chaat: You can top it with chole masala, chutneys, and spices to make Chole Aloo Tikki Chaat.
Ragda Chaat: Substitute yogurt with ragda (spiced white peas curry) to make Ragda Chaat.
Other Stuffings: You can add other stuffings, such as boiled chickpeas, moong sprouts, or grated carrots.
Vegan: You can substitute dairy yogurt with non-dairy yogurt substitutes such as almond yogurt or coconut yogurt.
Air-fried Aloo tikkis: For a healthier option, you can bake or air-fry aloo tikkis instead of shallow frying them.

Expert Tips

Hot & Crispy Aloo Tikki: Make sure aloo tikkis are hot and crispy when you are assembling the chaat.
Prep Beforehand: Make sure you prep all the ingredients beforehand to make the job easier.
Serve Immediately: Please make sure to serve this alu tikki chaat as soon as you make it. Otherwise, it will get soggy and tasteless. They are best enjoyed crisp.
Use Homemade Chutneys: Homemade chutneys are always the best choice! They are fresh and elevate the flavors of any dish. Check out the detailed recipes for coriander mint chutney and tamarind chutney.
Frozen Aloo Tikkis: You can also make aloo tikki chaat with the frozen aloo tikkis that are available in the frozen section in Indian grocery stores. Just shallow or air fry until they are crispy, and hot, and then assemble the chaat.

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