Aloo Tikki Chaat

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain, peel, and mash them in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Add 1/2 of the chopped onions, green chili (finely chopped), chickpea flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp cumin powder to the mashed potatoes. Mix well to form a smooth dough.

3. 3

   Divide the potato mixture into equal portions and shape them into small, flat patties (tikkis).

4. 4

   Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Shallow fry the tikkis until golden brown and crisp on both sides. Remove and set aside on paper towels.

5. 5

   In a bowl, mix the remaining onions, tomatoes (finely chopped), and chopped coriander.

6. 6

   To assemble, place the hot tikkis on a serving plate. Top with the onion-tomato-coriander mixture.

7. 7

   Sprinkle chaat masala, remaining cumin powder, and a pinch of salt over the tikkis.

8. 8

   Serve immediately for best taste and texture.