Prep Time

30 Min

Cook Time

3

Serves

3

Spice Level

5

Aloo Tiiki

Aloo Tikki Chaat is a beloved North Indian street food that brings together the perfect blend of crispy, spicy, tangy, and sweet flavors in every bite. This vibrant dish features golden-fried potato patties (tikkis) that are topped with creamy yogurt, tangy tamarind chutney, refreshing mint chutney, chopped onions, and crunchy sev. Bursting with spices and textures, each mouthful delivers a medley of flavors that’s both comforting and exciting.

What You’ll Need

For the Gravy
  • For Aloo Tikki:
  • 3–4 medium boiled potatoes, mashed
  • 2 tbsp cornflour or rice flour (for binding)
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1–2 chopped green chilies (optional)
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for shallow frying
  • 🔹 For Assembling Chaat:
  • ½ cup yogurt (curd) – whisked with a little sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp tamarind chutney
  • 2–3 tbsp green chutney (mint-coriander)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small tomato, chopped
  • 1 small boiled potato, chopped (optional)
  • 2–3 tbsp boiled chickpeas or sprouts (optional)
  • Sev or crushed papdi for crunch
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • Chaat masala and a pinch of salt for topping

Cooking Steps

  • . Prepare the Aloo Tikki:
  • In a bowl, mix boiled and mashed potatoes with cornflour, ginger, spices, and salt.
  • Shape into flat round patties (tikkis).
  • Heat a pan with some oil and shallow fry until golden and crisp on both sides. Set aside.
  • 🔸 2. Assemble the Chaat:
  • Place 2–3 hot tikkis on a serving plate.
  • Pour over whisked curd, followed by green and tamarind chutney.
  • Top with chopped onions, tomatoes, chickpeas or boiled potatoes (optional).
  • Sprinkle chaat masala, red chili powder, and cumin powder.
  • Garnish with sev, coriander leaves, and crushed papdi.
  • Serve immediately — crispy, tangy, spicy, and refreshing!

Benefits

  • Chaat masala, cumin, ginger, and chilies have anti-inflammatory and digestive properties.

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DATAR CHICKEN MASALA SPICE MIX

Creamy, rich North Indian curry infused with aromatic garam masala and a buttery tomato base.

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