Aloo Makhana Tikki

A unique fusion of crispy potatoes and succulent fox nuts, this Indian vegetarian recipe is a flavorful street food inspired by the bustling streets of India. Crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these delightful patties make for an irresistible snack or appetizer.

🛒 Ingredients

• 3 medium Potatoes
• 1/2 cup Fox Nuts
• 1/2 cup Onion
• 2 cm Ginger
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 medium Green Chilies
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• 1 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Boil the potatoes in a pressure cooker with enough water until they are cooked through. Drain and let cool.

2. 2

   Step 2: Dry roast the fox nuts in a pan for about 5 minutes or until crispy. Let cool and grind into a fine powder.

3. 3

   Step 3: Chop the onion, ginger, and garlic into small pieces.

4. 4

   Step 4: Heat oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion, ginger, and garlic until the onion is translucent.

5. 5

   Step 5: Add the green chilies, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder to the pan and sauté for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Step 6: Add the ground fox nut powder to the pan and sauté for another minute.

7. 7

   Step 7: Mash the boiled potatoes and mix them with the sautéed ingredients, salt, and lemon juice.

8. 8

   Step 8: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.

9. 9

   Step 9: Heat a non-stick pan and cook the patties until they are golden brown on both sides.

10. 10

    Step 10: Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

💡 Pro Tips

Tips to make perfect Aloo Makhana Tikki: Use fresh and high-quality ingredients, make sure to dry roast the fox nuts until crispy. To avoid the patty from breaking, handle it gently and do not overmix the ingredients. Store any leftover patties in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a day.

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