Aloo (potato) Tikki

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Course : Indian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

---for crust---
7 medium potatoes boiled -- peeled, mashed (7 to 8)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
3 medium green chillies grouned
1/2 teaspoon punjabi garam masala
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt to taste
---for filling---
1 cup channa dal cooked and drained
1 teaspoon ginger grated
1 teaspoon garlic grated
3 medium green chillies finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cuminseed powder
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon salt to taste
1 cup oil for shallow frying
 

Preparation:

For crust: Mix all ingredients together thouroughly. Keep aside. For filling: Mash cooked dal coarsely with hands. Mix in all other ingredients. To proceed: Take a tbspful of potato mixture, spread on palm. Place a teaspoonful of dal mixture in centre. Roll so as to keep dal mixture inside and potato out. Press gently into rounded flattish patties. Shallow fry on a griddle, drizzling oil to crispen crust. Serve hot with tamarind chutney and green chutney or with tomato ketchup. Making time: 30 minutes Makes: 10-12 patties Shelflife: Best fresh