Description
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these Indian Spiced Potato Balls (Aloo Tikki) are flavorful patties made with mashed potatoes, green peas, aromatic spices, and herbs, pan-fried to golden perfection. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or part of an Indian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
3 cups mashed potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes, boiled and peeled)
1/4 cup green peas, lightly mashed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 green chili, finely minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (plus extra for coating)
2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Place the mashed potatoes in a large mixing bowl and ensure there are no lumps.
- Add mashed peas, chopped onion, green chili, grated ginger, cumin, coriander, garam masala, chili powder, salt, cilantro, and breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape into small balls or slightly flattened patties.
- Lightly coat each ball or patty in additional breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the potato balls in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, turning carefully, until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Serve hot with mint chutney, tamarind sauce, or yogurt dip.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, replace breadcrumbs with rice flour or gluten-free crumbs.
For a vegan option, use vegan breadcrumbs and serve with dairy-free dips.
You can bake at 400°F (200°C) until golden, flipping halfway, or air fry with minimal oil.
Add grated carrots or chopped spinach for extra nutrition.
If the mixture is too soft, add more breadcrumbs to help bind.
Freeze uncooked patties and cook directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 2 patties)
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
