Anjali Pathak’s Aloo Tikkis (Spiced Potato Patties)

SERVINGS

HEAT LEVEL

PREP TIME

10 min

COOK TIME

30 min

Aloo Tikkis are spiced potato patties. I love to make a batch and then freeze them so I can easily pop them in the oven when I have unexpected guests stopping by during Diwali

RECIPE CALLS FOR

Mild Curry Spice Paste

INGREDIENTS

400g potatoes, peeled and chopped into small pieces
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 tbsp (30g) Patak’s^® Mild Curry Spice Paste
50g fresh breadcrumbs
Juice of ½ lime
Salt, to taste
3 tbsp (45ml) vegetable oil
Yogurt dip to serve (see Anjali’s Tip)

INSTRUCTIONS

Boil the potatoes in plenty of salted water for 15 minutes or until tender.
Drain and allow to steam for a few minutes to dry them out.
Transfer to a large plate and mash with the back of a fork, spreading them out so they start to cool.
Stir in the garlic, most of the fresh cilantro, Patak’s^® Mild Curry Spice Paste, breadcrumbs and lime juice.
Taste and add a little salt if you need to.
When cool enough to handle, divide the mixture into 8 even pieces. Using wet hands, roll the potatoes into balls before flattening them a little in the palm of your hands.
Gently heat the oil in a frying pan.
Fry the tikkis on all sides until golden and crispy.
Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve hot.