Aloo Matar Tikki

Aloo matar tikki is a famous snack recipe in India made using boiled potatoes, green peas and various spices. It’s a real treat to our taste buds because of its spicy and tangy taste.This simple and easy recipe uses shallow fry technique. It’s crisp from the outside and soft from inside. These tikki's are also called cutlets in western world. You can use bread crumbs or semolina to make it more crispier. Also if you feel like having a veg burger, place this tikki between a nice burger bun and enjoy!
So let’s start with step by step recipe of Aloo Matar Tikki

Preparation time: 15 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Yields: 8 medium sized tikki's

Aloo matar Tikki Ingredients

2 Big sized Potatoes
1/2 cup frozen / boiled peas
4 tbsp rice powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp amchur (mango) powder/chat masala
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
Salt as per taste
1/2 inch ginger
2 green chilli
Coriander leaves
2 tbsp oil for shallow frying

Method

• In a bowl grate or mash 2 big sized boiled potatoes.
• Add 1/2 cup boiled green peas or use frozen peas.
• 4 tbsp rice powder or cornflour for binding. 
• Combine well
• To this add 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp amchoor powder(or chat masala), 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder, salt as per taste, 1/2 inch grated ginger, 2 finely chopped green chilli and coriander leaves. 
• Mix everything well to form a smooth dough.
• Divide in 8 equal parts and make patti/tikki shape (for demo check video). If you want crispy aloo tikki, then you can also coat it with breadcrumbs.
• Heat non-stick pan (tawa) or griddle to shallow fry patties. 
• When pan or griddle is hot enough, drizzle 1-1 1/2 tbsp oil over it. 
• Put patties over oil and cook until bottom surface turn golden brown. Serve hot with your favourite chutney