Recipe: Aloo Ki Tikiyan

Recipe: Aloo Ki Tikiyan


Ingredients:

For Filling
4 big potatoes
1 onion, finely chopped
5-6 green chilies, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
4 teaspoons masala or 2 teaspoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon onion seeds (kalongi)
1 teaspoon zeera powder (Cumin powder)
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
salt

For Batter
1 cup white flour
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons oil
1 pinch baking soda
water, for making the batter

Method:
Peel and boil the potatoes until soft.
Mash the potatoes and add the masala or spices, onions, cilantro, chilis and add ginger and lemon juice if desired.
Form the mixture into small patties.
Mix the white flour with the salt, baking soda, oil and water to make a thick batter.
Heat oil in a pan.
Dip patties into the batter and fry at least 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

8 servings
35 minutes 15 mins preparation