Aloo Tikki

Fried potato dumpling perfect for a starter

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 15-20 min

Recipe will serve 4

Ingredients:

1. Potato,boiled and mashed- 5 medium size
2. Salt to taste
3. Canola oil or any vegetable oil - 2 -3 table spoons

4. Onion choped - 1 medium size

5. Coriander (finely chopped)- 1/4 cup

6. Cashew nuts Crushed- 6-8
7. Red Chili powder- 1/2 tablespoon

How to make:

• Add salt, finally chopped coriander, cashew nut powder & red chilli powder to mashed potatoes and knead into a smooth dough.
• Heat one tablespoon of Canola oil in a pan and saute onion till translucent.
• Cool & mix it with the mashed potatoes.
• Divide the mixture into twelve equal portions.
• Roll and shape into tikkis of approximately two-inch diameter and half-inch thickness.
• Heat sufficient oil in a kadai (wok) and fry the tikkis till golden brown. Drain and place on absorbent paper.
• Serve hot with a tomato ketchup or mint chutney.