Aloo Tikki Recipe Navratri Special | Aloo Tikka

Are you craving a crispy and flavorful snack? Aloo Tikki might just be what you need. This salty and spiced Potato Patty is a big hit back in India. It is specially made on fasting days during Navratri too. All you need are some boiled potatoes, some spices, and that’s it! I am sure you will enjoy this Indian Delicacy packed with goodness. You can even customize the stuffing the way you like and enjoy this incredibly tasty snack whenever you want!

About Aloo Tikki Recipe

Who wouldn’t love a perfectly crunchy and crispy Aloo Tikki soft from the inside? It makes for a wholesome and delicious evening snack. I am pretty sure your guests will like it. This is a quick recipe that tastes nothing less than fabulous. Our step-by-step guide will tell you how to make Aloo Tikki at home.

Different Aloo Tikki Recipes

You can enjoy Aloo Tikki as it is or use it for a whole new recipe. Below are a few tips to enhance the taste of your homemade Tikki

• Aloo Tikki Burger 
• Aloo Tikki Chaat 
• Frankie 
• Dahi Aloo Tikki
• Aloo Tikki Chole

Ingredients required to make aloo tikki recipe:

• 2 potato boiled chopped
• 1/4 cup Kuttu Atta
• 2 Green chilies Chopped
• Cilantro Accordingly
• Cumin seeds
• Carom Seeds
• 1/2 tsp. Red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. Chaat masala
• Kasuri Methi

Stepwise instruction on how to make aloo tikki recipe:

Preparation

• Take a bowl.
• Add bolied potatoes, Kuttu Atta, Green chilies, cilantro accordingly, cumin seeds, carom seeds, red chili powder, salt, chaat masala, Kasuri Methi crush it and then add it.
• Mix all the ingredients and firmly mash the potatoes.

Cooking

• In a frying pan.
• Add oil to it give it a minute or two.
• Meanwhile, give mixture a shape of tikki.
• Add Tikki in the pan let it nicely cook from both sides until its golden brown.

Tips to make the Best Aloo Tikki at Home

An Aloo Tikki is traditionally made with mashed potatoes and spices, but that should not limit your creative ideas. Here are some tips and tricks to make yummy and ‘The Best’ Aloo Tikki (expect for Navratri or Fasting days):

• Make sure the potatoes aren’t overcooked, or else the Aloo Tikki will become mushy. They must be non-sticky, dry, and cooled before grating.
• Using a binding agent like corn flour, bread crumbs, or rice flour ensures that the Tikki doesn’t break while frying and gets crispy.
• Oil should be hot enough to fry the tikkis; otherwise, they will turn soggy and oily.
• Sneak in some veggies such as carrots, broccoli, peas, sweet corn, etc., to make it healthier.
• You can replace Kuttu ka Atta with rice flour, wheat flour, or any regular flour. 
• Another healthy way to cook Aloo Tikki is to air fry or bake it instead of deep-frying.

Why try the Recipe? 

It is a flavorful and appetizing dish. Aloo Tikki is quite easy and fun to make. You will only need 10 minutes to cook these Navratri Special and tempting snacks for your family and friends. But did you know that the primary ingredient in our dish is pretty nutritious? Ever since the 16th century, potatoes have been a staple meal in Europe, Asia, and large parts of North America. They are the most widely consumed root vegetable used for cooking in every home.

My more Navratri Special Recipes:

• Jeera Aloo Recipe
• Kuttu atta Puri
• Phool Makhana Navratri Kheer
• Vrat Phool Makhana
• Dahi Aloo
• Rajgira kheer

Health Benefits of Potato:

• They are high in essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, which help maintain a well-functioning body and prevent various diseases.
• It has a unique starch that aids with blood sugar regulation.
• Potatoes are full of antioxidants and protect us against diseases like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.
• Do you follow a gluten-free diet? Because potatoes are inherently gluten-free, you should incorporate them into your diet right away.

How to make Aloo Tikki Crispy?

Always use a binding ingredient, preferably bread crumbs, to make Aloo Tikki Crispy. You could even go for arrowroot flour, gram flour, corn starch, rice flour, or roasted besan. Fry your Aloo Tikki twice for the desired crispiness.

How to make Aloo Tikki in an Air Fryer?

First, preheat your Air Fryer to 375 ̊F, then spray non-stick cooking spray to the basket. Now, brush some olive oil on the Aloo Tikkis, then air fry them for 4 minutes. Flip them and cook for 2-4 minutes until they become golden brown.

How to make Tikki in Oven?

Spray or brush little oil on your tikkis and keep them on the baking tray lined with a parchment sheet to bake aloo Tikki. Make sure to preheat the oven to 450 ̊F (220 ̊C). Bake them for about 15-20 minutes till they turn golden brown and crispy.

Relish the taste of Aloo Tikki as it is

Or you could enjoy it in any other dish!

Aloo Tikki is a super versatile and popular street food and snack. It is best served as an evening snack with some green chutney, ketchup, or tamarind chutney on the side. Have yogurt-based dip (or simply curd) to bring down the spice level, or add chole on top to enhance the flavors. You can have it any time during the day with your favorite beverage- tea, coffee, or cola.

People also use it to make Aloo Tikki Burger a patty with fresh lettuce leaves, tomatoes, other veggies, and sauces. It can also be used to prepare Aloo Tikki Chaat with some chopped onions, sweetened yogurt, tangy & spicy chutneys, chopped coriander, and sprinkle sev on the top! You can also use it to make Wrap/Roll and more. Let’s get cooking! Do try our Aloo Tikki Recipe.