Aloo Tikki is a quick and easy snack recipe using potatoes. Potato Patties or Aloo Tikkis made with grated potatoes and some mild Indian spices to kick-start a great evening after a nap. Well that’s what we did anyway. While potato bajji or onion bajji are TH’s favourite, I prefer these simple aloo tikkis to more popular Indian snacks with potatoes, even aloo bonda.
Naps make me hungry. The reason why I don’t like napping in the afternoon is precisely that. And the fact that I take much longer to sleep off in the night and wake up cranky the next day morning. So not worth it.
Anyway, on this particular Saturday, the heat was unbearable and TH and I had exhausted the movie CDs we borrowed. With no inclination to go out whatsoever, we decided to nap, something we hardly ever do. I woke up 2 hours later feeling oh-my-god-I-am-hungry and of course, there were no snacks at home that I could immediately bite into.
Without thinking much, I grabbed 2 potatoes, grated them, threw in whatever I fancied which I hoped would balance the taste, and shallow fried into patties. The measurements are all eye-balled so adjust and add according to your taste.
They were good. Sinfully good.
- 2 medium potatoes, grated (about 3 cups)
- A bunch of fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 tsp jeera / cumin
- 2 green chillies, chopped
- 1 generous pinch asafoetida / hing / perungayam
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- 1 to 2 tbsp besan / bengal gram powder / kadalai maavu
- Salt to taste
- Oil for shallow frying
- Grate the potatoes and squeeze out excess moisture
- Place in a bowl and add the other ingredients in except oil
- Mix welll
- Shape into flat patty shapes on the palm of your hand
- Shallow fry in a wide pan until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve the tikkis hot with ketchup.
Variations
– If you have more time in hand, then add chopped onions and some minced ginger. I haven’t tried that but something tells me that would taste even better.
– If you try this recipe with any differences or variations, please do come back and leave your version in the comment section. Would appreciate that.
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Jyothi says
July 5, 2017 at 8:26 pmIt’s really very yummy .I am added onion also…..it’s very tasty and preparation also too fast….. thank u soo much….
Riya Aseed says
June 2, 2017 at 8:22 pmThat was awesome with the ketchup. Made something for the first time and im happy that everybody liked it 🙂
Thank you so much 🙂
Priyanka Upadhyaya says
February 22, 2017 at 5:47 pmI am going to try this recipe first thing tomorrow…Sounds really yummy..May be will add some grated cheddar cheese..What do you think??
vinakshi pandita says
January 27, 2017 at 10:47 pmLoved all of your quickssnack recipes…will try all of them one by one…
nags says
February 7, 2017 at 7:34 pmthank you vinakshi
Yamini Suvarna says
January 20, 2017 at 6:48 pmJust tried the shortcut aloo tikkis with minor modifications. They were yummy and so wanted to thank you for the recipe. My modifications included adding one grated onion, some chat masala and replacing besan with amaranth. Will definitely try your other recipes as well. A million thanks and God Bless!
Malapadi says
January 11, 2017 at 9:35 pmThanks for the recipe .. it helped me serve my kid who was bored with usual snacks..
I tried this with a variation of including grated beetroot along with the potato.. it came out real well. Added it chat masala too for the flavor.
nags says
January 17, 2017 at 11:44 amgreat additions from your end! thank you for the note 🙂
Pallavi says
December 14, 2016 at 10:11 pmLoved your recipe
Neha says
November 24, 2016 at 11:23 pmKeep the yummy work onn!
nags says
November 25, 2016 at 11:23 amthanks neha!
Neha says
November 24, 2016 at 11:21 pmLoved it….i did it in just 2 mins…and dey wer exzatly the same as in the picture..and was tasting awesome! Thank you!….
nags says
November 27, 2016 at 8:45 amthanks neha!
Betty says
August 1, 2016 at 2:40 amU can add chopped onions and chopped tomatoes..and some bread crumps….it would taste even better
Nisha says
March 21, 2016 at 5:04 pmThat was just awesome.The kids loved with tomato ketchup.I added onions and yummy!!
Thanks!!!
nags says
March 21, 2016 at 5:11 pmaww thanks!
appy says
March 1, 2016 at 11:55 amLoved it….Turned out very delicious.
nags says
March 4, 2016 at 10:53 amthank you appy!
Anonymous says
October 12, 2015 at 12:03 pmOh my goodness…I loved ur recipies a lot….ill try this sure for my husband…..yummy…can't wait
Nagalakshmi V says
October 13, 2015 at 3:16 amthank you so much! hope your husband likes them.
newbie indian cook says
March 20, 2013 at 11:10 pmthanks for sharing!! 🙁 didnt have cilantro – added amchur, chaat masala, cheese and onion. turned out really well!:)
Nagalakshmi V says
October 13, 2015 at 3:15 amsounds yum! thank you for trying the potato patties 🙂
scorpeo says
January 19, 2013 at 9:08 pmeasy recipe n looks yum…can i freeze them and reheat when i want
Nagalakshmi V says
January 20, 2013 at 2:18 amsure!
Anonymous says
May 1, 2012 at 5:21 pmHi, I made it today.. it was pleasure to eat. i have tried it with onion & chat masala. Along with this, i have also added rice flour to make more crunchy. Its yummy taste remains on my tounge forever.. Thanks..
Anonymous says
August 22, 2011 at 10:45 amhey i do hv a suggestion to make it more tasty,
add grated cheddar cheese to the mixture n chat masala..
i tried it as i like spicy food..evn u can ..its gr8 as an snack..
Nags says
July 4, 2011 at 3:52 amsure. the texture will differ but i am sure it will taste great.
tia says
June 29, 2011 at 7:31 amluks awesome…can these be made without besan ,using instead egg or breadcrumbs?
Anjali says
May 17, 2011 at 3:34 amHiya nags,
i had never grated and fried potatos before also wanted to try out this recipe today after seeing the drool worthy pictures.it came out lipsmackingly delicious.
Nags says
April 7, 2011 at 12:12 amSo glad you liked the quick aloo tikkis!
Liby says
April 6, 2011 at 11:57 amI tried this recipe yesterday… Came out real well. Reminiscent of 'Indianised' American hash browns. A keeper for sure. Thanks for sharing…
Nags says
March 22, 2011 at 5:21 amThank you Helen!
Helen says
March 22, 2011 at 5:20 amThis is more like the Hash Brown Potatoes sans the masala…. certainly a super idea to spice it up and give it the indian punch ..Love it Nags!
A Little Yumminess says
October 10, 2010 at 4:16 amI love aloo tikkis and these look GOOD!
Nags says
April 1, 2010 at 1:21 pmYes, absolutely Divya 🙂 Awesome ideas!
Sonu says
April 1, 2010 at 1:21 pmZatpat nasta..! Awesome idea.
Nags, I can't see your latest posts/updates (since last 2 posts)in my Google Reader. Don't know y? Any suggestion? I don't want to miss your post anyway. 🙂
Nandini Vishwanath says
April 1, 2010 at 1:21 pmYay! I'll try baking it ok?
Arc says
April 1, 2010 at 1:21 pmHey, this is similar to Swiss rosti..ofcourse Indianized version.. I loved the pics
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Hema says
April 1, 2010 at 1:21 pmoh that was a delicious recipe and an awesome click.. I had used mashed potates and chilli pwd, garam masala pwd and pepper pwd.
Some give a coat of bread crumbs to make it even more crispier.
Preeti Singh says
April 1, 2010 at 1:21 pmO my it looks soooooo wonderful dear…. making me drool… looks so tempting… nice and easy recipe.
Nags says
April 1, 2010 at 1:21 pmhey, that's a great tip anon. i am so glad not all anon comments are mean 🙂 will try it ur way next time, for sure!
Bharathy says
April 1, 2010 at 1:21 pmI am sure you win this months click..in the yummy category..;)
I am surely going to try this for children for their back-from-school-tea-time-snack 🙂
Nags says
August 19, 2009 at 6:13 amhey, that's a great tip anon. i am so glad not all anon comments are mean 🙂 will try it ur way next time, for sure!
Anonymous says
August 19, 2009 at 3:13 amI like adding nuts such as chopped peanuts or cashews also 🙂
Bharathy says
June 27, 2009 at 3:01 pmI am sure you win this months click..in the yummy category..;)
I am surely going to try this for children for their back-from-school-tea-time-snack 🙂
renuka says
June 26, 2009 at 7:28 ama real quick snack and the pic is great
jayasri says
June 24, 2009 at 11:12 pmhi nags, ur photos are so delicious.., i have done similar to this quite sometime back but never got to post it !, as my photos did not come out well !, i always keep worrying about photos and some of recipes never reach my blog because of that ! i won't keep bugging u with my photos again…, let me come to ur recipe it looks really very tempting, as if i could just pick one of them and eat it !…
Seena says
June 24, 2009 at 6:00 pmGood! I love that ingredients! 🙂
Nags says
June 24, 2009 at 2:08 amoooh yes Sakshi! This and the rains go very well together 😀
Sakshi says
June 24, 2009 at 2:05 amwokie…you are such a sweetheart no? We asked for the recipe and you gave..My mind say's I should have asked for it to be couriered no?? It looks so easy to make..must try one fine rainy day..
chakhlere says
June 23, 2009 at 1:54 pmwow nags this stack looks so tasty!!
Waiting for your rice mingle round up!!
Prathibha says
June 23, 2009 at 1:41 pmThats a very quick n instant snack….Generally i wont take naps in the afternoon and if I take I feel heavy..completely opposite to urs…:)
Miranda says
June 23, 2009 at 11:43 amI really enjoy this recipe. It looks amazing!!!
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Thank you for entering!!
Happy cook says
June 23, 2009 at 10:27 amWow just looking to them makes me really hungry for them.
Delicous.
Parita says
June 23, 2009 at 8:55 amThats very easy and quick to make, never tried using grated potatoes, i'll try and bake them 🙂
Sharmila says
June 23, 2009 at 7:21 amEver since I have come across readymade aloo mash, I have been making tikkis very frequently. But this grated fresh potatoes sounds great … am sure that is why they look so crispy … boiled ones don't.
Great one Nags … love it. 🙂
Sush says
June 23, 2009 at 6:00 amlovely, I would have added some ginger, corn flour too 🙂
I loved your first (stack) picture.
lissie says
June 23, 2009 at 5:18 amI think adding onions will enhance the flavour…nice clicks!
Kitchen Flavours says
June 23, 2009 at 5:00 amOh wow awesome way to treat the untime hunger…..tikkis look yummylicious….
RAKS KITCHEN says
June 23, 2009 at 3:48 amThats a very easy to make spicy version of hash browns :)The last picture is very nice!
Kalai says
June 23, 2009 at 2:02 amAwesome looking click, Nags! I totally agree with you about waking up cranky from naps. I generally don't make a habit of it either. Aloo tikkis sound so easy. Will have to try this version next time! 🙂
Nags says
June 23, 2009 at 1:34 amNandu, let me know how baking this turns out ok?
Preeti Singh says
June 23, 2009 at 1:22 amO my it looks soooooo wonderful dear…. making me drool… looks so tempting… nice and easy recipe.
Divya Vikram says
June 23, 2009 at 12:35 amThis makes me hungry!!
Erica says
June 22, 2009 at 11:32 pmWhat a beautiful potato patties, I love the flavors.
Varsha Vipins says
June 22, 2009 at 11:02 pmdelightful stack..:)..I'l definitely add chopped onions n ginger..mm..mebe a coat of cornflour as well..!:)
Hema says
June 22, 2009 at 10:22 pmoh that was a delicious recipe and an awesome click.. I had used mashed potates and chilli pwd, garam masala pwd and pepper pwd.
Some give a coat of bread crumbs to make it even more crispier.
Mangala Bhat says
June 22, 2009 at 9:30 pmwowow! cool Thanks for sharing 🙂 ..i am drooling now 😉
SJ says
June 22, 2009 at 8:55 pmMe likes, can tell Sambhar will like this!!!
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Arc says
June 22, 2009 at 6:03 pmHey, this is similar to Swiss rosti..ofcourse Indianized version.. I loved the pics
Hetal says
June 22, 2009 at 5:31 pmThis sounds amazing! I'll have to try this and add onions!
Nandini Vishwanath says
June 22, 2009 at 2:13 pmYay! I'll try baking it ok?
nina says
June 22, 2009 at 11:13 amI am not a nap kida girl, but if I could wake up to something so delicious, I would go and have a nap NOW!!!!
Sonu says
June 22, 2009 at 11:07 amZatpat nasta..! Awesome idea.
Nags, I can't see your latest posts/updates (since last 2 posts)in my Google Reader. Don't know y? Any suggestion? I don't want to miss your post anyway. 🙂
My Experiments with Cooking says
June 22, 2009 at 7:11 amBingo again! I made not-so-similar version but let us call them vegetable cutlets. Like Divya said mashed potatoes,carrots and capsicum with ginger-garlic and lemon too 😀 I will post it very soon 🙂
Nags says
June 22, 2009 at 6:06 amYes, absolutely Divya 🙂 Awesome ideas!
Divya Kudua says
June 22, 2009 at 6:05 amNags,I have been waiting for this recipe ever since you posted the pic;).I don't think there can be more-easier recipe for this.Maybe we can use leftover-mashed potatoes[if there are any:)]in place of grated ones?Or better still,use the aloo-mash[readymade mash potatoes]for a super quick version?