BAKED Aloo Tikki Recipe (2024)

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As per usual, I was craving a little of potatoes and homemade Indian food in my life, so I decide to make an easy baked aloo tikki recipe.

With this recipe, I just grabbed what I currently have in my pantry and in my home, because you know, I’m frugal. Fresh, finely chopped, organic vegetables in this recipe?

No. Just some leftover onions, bell peppers, frozen peas, and a few potatoes.

For the seasonings, feel free to taste test as you add your seasonings. Start with a teaspoon, then add more to adjust.

Also, depending on how large you make your aloo tikki, you’ll yield about 8-12 small patties with this recipe.

What Is Aloo Tikki?

Aloo tikki is a popular North Indian snack made from potatoes, peas, and spices. "Aloo" is potato and "tikki" means croquette, patties, or cutlet.

Aloo tikki is typically deep-fried and served hot - my favorite way of having them. It can be eaten as a snack, side, or placed in a burger or sandwich.

Aloo tikki can be stuffed with additional ingredients, for example, lentils/dal, nuts, or paneer. Or, they can be left unstuffed. Serve them up with a refreshing andvibrant mint chutney sauce.

You can also go for a yogurt-based sauce,hot and sweet sauce, or a glorious pool of ketchup. The sauces can be store-bought, or homemade.

However, you choose to have aloo tikki - just enjoy it. For this recipe, I decided to go for a no-oil route. Although it might be more fun fried, a healthier option is always welcomed.

When I am in the mood for an easy, affordable, and tasty dish that can be used in a variety of ways - aloo tikki is my go-to. It's especially delicious as a burger.

If you're in the mood for more plant-based Indian dishes, be sure to check out myvegan butter chicken recipemade with a thick gravy and juicy tofu chunks. It'll pair well with your homemade aloo tikki and aroti.

This recipe is 100% plant-based/vegan and oil-free. To make aloo tikki gluten-free, you can try switching out all-purpose flour for buckwheat flour orgluten-free breadcrumbs.

How To Boil Potatoes For Aloo Tikki

There are two ways you can boil or soften the potatoes in preparation for aloo tikki. They can be boiledwholeuntil fork tender, orcubedinto smaller pieces to steam.

We want the potatoes to be fork-tender, not mushy or falling apart. I recommend checking them often with a fork as they boil/steam.

Once fork-tender, allow the potatoes to cool off. This will both allow for easier handling while mixing it with spices and prevent the potatoes from becoming too sticky.

When making aloo tikki, I opt to leave the potato skins on - since I try to avoid food waste. However, if you're looking for a more uniform and less clumpy aloo tikki, remove the potato skins.

How To Prevent Aloo Tikki From Falling Apart

Use Enough Flour

When mixing the mashed potato with the other ingredients, make sure it's dry enough. If the mashed aloo easily sticks to your hands, it may not be dry enough.

Allow Tikkis To Cool After Being Cooked

Once the baked aloo tikkis are done, carefully remove them with a spatula. Then, have them cool on a cooling rack.

If you don't have a cooling rack, transfer them to a plate lined with a paper towel. Allow them to cool and further firm up for at least 5 minutes or so.

By the way, if you don't have a cooling rack - it was one of my most valuable kitchen tools. If you're baking or frying anything that needs to be cooled - they allow air to circulate under the food. Cooling racks are great forcookies,french fries, andmuffins.

Boil With Potato Skin Intact

I highly recommend boiling potatoes with their skins intact. If you remove the skins, the potatoes will absorb too much of the water.

If you prefer to boil the potato in cubes, opt to steam them instead.

Additionally, you can soften potatoes by skipping the boiling or steaming process altogether. Pierce the potato with a fork and chuck into a microwave for 6 minutes or so on high power, flipping halfway.

Once done cooking, allow to cool, just like you would if you were boiling or steaming.

Use High-Starch Potatoes Like Russet

High-starch potatoes like russet potatoes hold together well. The starch in the potatoes acts as a binder - which makes them perfect for an aloo tikki recipe.

Okay, so let me take you through how I made homemade aloo tikkis (potato croquettes) with what I have in my pantry.

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