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Vegan Aloo Tikki Chaat

Dream-come-true Aloo Tikki that shatter your fondest street food memories. This recipe slaps, and it happens to be completely vegan and gluten-free too. Easily made sattvic or Ekadasi vrata compliant.

Prep Time
6 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
36 mins
Servings: 9 pieces
Calories: 117 kcal
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

For the Potato Patties
  • 500 g. potatoes (3-4 medium Russet potatoes)
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon ajwain seeds
  • ½ teaspoon chaat masala
  • ½ teaspoon amchur
  • ¼ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
  • ¼ cup cilantro minced
  • 1 tablespoon green chilies minced
  • ¼ teaspoon asafetida
  • ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil sunflower oil, or vegetable oil
For The Dahi
  • ½ cup Unsweetened plant-based yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon chaat masala
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon jaggery palm sugar or coconut sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 5 teaspoons water
For Serving:
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chutney
  • 2 tablespoon tamarind chutney
  • 2 tablespoons red onion minced don’t use if following sattvik method
  • chaat masala
  • 3 tablespoons fine sev
  • fresh cilantro leaves
  • Sliced green chilies

Instructions

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  1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2 cm. pieces. Place the diced potatoes into a pot of cold water, bring to a boil over high heat, and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes until fork tender.
  2. Drain the potatoes in a colander or wire mesh strainer, and run cold running water on them for 1-2 minutes to cool them. Allow the potatoes to fully drip dry in the colander before moving to the next step.
  3. Add cornstarch, ajwain seeds, chaat masala, amchur, Kashmiri red chili powder, minced cilantro, minced green chilies, asafetida, and salt to the potatoes.
  4. Mash thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  5. Divide the potato mixture into 3-tablespoon portions. With clean, slightly moistened hands, press into 1 cm. thick smooth round patties.
  6. Heat the oil in a frying pan or skillet over medium heat. After 2 minutes, when the oil is hot, pan fry the patties in batches for 4 minutes on each side until all patties have been fried. If necessary, add a little more oil to the pan between batches. Let all fried patties drip dry and cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
  7. In a small bowl, make the dahi by combining unsweetened yogurt, chaat masala, ground cumin, lemon juice, jaggery or your choice of sugar, salt, and water. Mix with a small whisk or tines of a fork until smooth.
  8. To serve, place the potato patties onto a platter (or if serving as individual servings, 2 pieces on each plate). Drizzle with cilantro chutney, tamarind chutney and the yogurt dahi. Garnish with minced red onion (if using), a sprinkle of chaat masala, fine sev, fresh cilantro leaves, and sliced green chilies.

Notes

  • 🥔 Fluffy Tikkis, Guaranteed
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  • Use russets or Yukon Gold potatoes for their high starch content, ensuring your aloo tikkis are fluffy and not gummy.
  • 🌬️ Cool for Consistency
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  • Cool cooked potatoes under cold running water in a colander, then let them drip dry. This prevents the cornstarch from cooking and becoming pasty.
  • 🥘 Splatter-Free Frying
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  • Use a pan with high sides, like a Dutch oven or braising pan, to reduce oil splatters and make cleanup easier.
  • 🌟 Air Fryer Magic
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  • For a healthier option, air fry the tikkis. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, place the patties in a single layer, and air fry for six to eight minutes until golden.
  • 🌶️ Chutneys Are Key
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  • Don’t skimp on the chutneys and garnishes; they add essential flavors and textures. Generous use of tamarind and green chutneys is crucial for authentic aloo tikki chaat.

Nutrition Information

Calories 117kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.02g Sodium 328mg (14%) Potassium 240mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 121IU (2%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117

% Daily Value*

Calories 117kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Sodium 328mg 14%
Potassium 240mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 121IU 2%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.