Be it rain or sunshine, chaats are an integral part of South Asian cuisine. There are as many varieties as perhaps are the languages spoken in the region. We love to celebrate every thing, from weather to religious festivals, with delicious chaats which are like salad, snack and fun food all rolled into one dish.

Aloo tikki chaat is warm and cool,crispy and gooey, sweet and spicy medley of potato patties, yogurt, chickpeas, vegetables and pomegranate with different dressings and seasonings added to it.

Aloo Tikki or potato patties is a very popular street food in many parts of South Asia, as is the chaat made with it with different variations in flavour combinations. You can add chickpeas or not, you can skip or replace pomegranate with any other of your favorite fruit. Different condiments are served on the side with it, like tamarind chutney, mint Raita and papad.

You can simply season the aloo tikki chaat with just salt and pepper but the traditional spicy version includes a special chaat masala. If you can’t find the store bought masala, make your own with the recipe given below.

Personally I prefer the simple seasoning because it doesn’t overpower the flavours of other ingredients but if you want to pack a punch of heat then go for some chaat masala.

Chaat masala has one peculiar ingredient – black salt, which is a brownish pink, highly pungent salt. It is used frequently in the Indian subcontinent as a flavour enhancer, condiment and digestion aid. If you are not used to the smell and taste or can’t find it where you live, just skip it and substitute it with plain salt.

Ingredients

For Aloo Tikki (Potato Patties)

1 kg potatoes

1 medium onion

1 green chilli pepper

A small bunch fresh coriander

1 teaspoon red chilli powder

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

Salt to taste

2 eggs, beaten or 1 cup corn flour paste

Oil for greasing the skillet or pan

For Chaat (Salad)

5 cups yogurt

salt and pepper to season yogurt

1 onion

1 tomato

1 cup boiled chickpeas

1 cup pomegranate seeds

A small bunch coriander

2 green chilli peppers

Chaat masala or a blend of red chilli powder, black pepper, cumin and salt

Papadums, rice puffs or any crispy crackers for topping

For Green Chutney:

1 cup coriander leaves

1/4 cup mint leaves

1 green chilli pepper

1 clove garlic

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

Salt to taste

For Tamarind Chutney:

1/2 cup tamarind paste

1/2 inch piece ginger

1 teaspoon red chilli flakes

3 tablespoons brown sugar

Salt to taste

For simple Seasoning :

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Mix all ingredients and keep aside.

For Traditional Chaat Masala or spice mix :

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Indian black salt/kala namak
1 teaspoon black pepper powder
1 teaspoon red chilli pepper
1 teaspoon cumin seeds/zeera
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds/dhania
2 black cardamoms
1/2 teaspoon carom seeds/ajwain
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds/saunf
a pinch asafoetida/ hing
1 tablespoon mango powder

This Is What You Do:
Peel and cut potatoes into cubes for quick boiling. Boil till done.

Completely drain water from the boiled potatoes or the cutlets will fall apart. Mash them with a fork.

Add salt, red chilli flakes, black pepper and cumin seeds, mix thoroughly.
Add chopped onions, green chillies and coriander leaves, mix again to combine all the ingredients.

Taste a little bit for the balance of seasoning, adjust now if required.
Beat eggs in a bowl, or for vegetarian version, dilute corn flour in a little water to make thin paste ( almost the consistency of beaten egg).

Lightly grease a frying pan or skillet/tawa on medium heat.

Wet your hands slightly so that the potatoes don’t stick to your hands, make round or oval patties shapes.

Coat the patties lightly with egg or corn flour before toasting, using your fingers.

Toast for a few seconds on each side, till golden and crisp on outside.

Cook in small batches, do not overcrowd the pan.

Makes 10 Aloo tikkis

Add yogurt to a serving bowl, beat till smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

In small custard bowls, separately serve, chopped onions, chopped coriander, chopped green chilli peppers, diced tomatoes and boiled chickpeas.

Toast papadums or fry rice or potato crackers, serve them on the side in a separate plate.

If you don’t have chaat masala (special chaat spice blend), simply mix red chilli powder, black pepper, cumin powder and salt in a small bowl and serve on the side.

To make green chutney, blend all the ingredients of green chutney in a food processor with a little splash of water till smooth.

To make tamarind chutney, blend all the ingredients of tamarind chutney in a food processor with a little water till smooth.

Serve both chutneys on the side.

Toast the whole spices on a hot skillet and grind in a dry mill. Mix with the remaining ingredients, set aside to use later. You can double the quantity of ingredients and save the masala in a jar for many weeks.

To assemble in a plate, take a deep plate. Add a few tablespoons yogurt, place the potato patties in the middle. Top with all the sides and seasoning to suit your taste.

Serves 10

57 Replies to “Aloo Tikki Chaat, Potato Patties Salad”

  1. I think the whole combination of patties, salad and chutneys is just simply amazing! All those textures and flavours, I fancy some now!

  2. Delicious tikkis. This is my favorite evening snack when in my hometown. Craving for some now. Lovely picsπŸ‘

    1. Bhawana, you are right! Anything that has to do with chopping and cutting is not my favourite stuff in the kitchen either πŸ˜„ So what I do is – I prep the stuff that can last a while in freezer and fridge in bulk. That means work hard one day and enjoy for many days. 😁 Chutneys usually last some time in refrigerator.

    1. Thank you, dear Bhawana! My family can’t imagine food without Chutney and achaar on table. I usually keep a stock ready. πŸ˜†

  3. Aloo tikki and chaat, these two are irresistible in themselves. By combining two of them to make tikki chaat, you have made them droolicious…..I’m salivating and will have to run in kitchen to make something delicious.

    1. I completely agree with you, Ritu! I’m a fan of both separately and together. πŸ˜‹ There is something about aloo everything that I find so irresistible. Would eat it every day if I didn’t care for my waistline. πŸ˜‰

  4. what a delightful site you have created. wonderful hard work in here. A classic aloo chaat. So yummmmm

    1. Thank you so much, Seema, for taking time to browse through my website and such generous appreciation!
      I’m delighted you like my virtual home. 😊

  5. I love aloo Tikki chat and can finish it in no time. The homemade chaats taste way better and more hygienic than the store-bought ones.

    1. True Sapna! Despite being very delicious, street food is mostly hygienically terrible. It’s always best to try making those recipes at home.

  6. What a classic dish that loved by us all, no matter you live aloo tikki chaat always makes you drool. Tounge tickling recipe.

    1. Thank you, Jagruti! I think aloo tikki is a universal favourite. Most cuisine cultures have some version of it.

  7. Love chaats anytime, they are simply yumm. Your aloo tikki chaat is so good, now I am reminded to make it sometime. You have presented it well Maria.

    1. Thank you, Jaya! I love to serve chaats as mini buffet. That allows everyone to add things the way they prefer.

  8. Who can say no to chaat!!I can have it for any meal of the day… And…any day Homemade is the best!! Very well explained and you nailed it Maria!!….yummy share!!

  9. Hi! I have met you before thanks for your comment on my pickle recipe. Great to meet you here and read that you can handle a party of 40 with ease. My God even when I was 25 I used to be a nervous wreck before the party. So hats off lady.
    As for the tikkis they are yummy and my, sorry our favourite. Will have them for lunch, dinner, breakfast and snack so basically I am biased towards them. Drooling over your pics and want to have some now. Bookmarking the chaat masala.

    1. Ah!That’s why your blog seemed familiar. And I totally love the fun name “Mad Scientist’s Kitchen” 😊
      Oh the party catering experience is thanks to my husband. πŸ˜† He always invited the entire office to celebrate basant (kite flying festival) πŸ˜‚

      I’ll be a regular visitor of your blog, besides making that pickle. 😊

  10. Firstly, great to read about you and knowing you a bit more, since this is the first time I am commenting via the group. So, a big hello to you! Loved the recipes on your blog . I am a big fan of chaat and this post has set my taste buds on fire. Aloo tikki chaats is my eternal favourite. How can anyone not love this? Delicious, tangy, flavourful all at the same time. Great share.

    1. Equally delighted to meet you, Vidya! Thank you for such loving and welcoming words. Big hugs back from Lahore! πŸ˜ŠπŸ™

  11. No one can resist chaat and your dish looks so divine and super tempting! Can eat it any time! Awesome share πŸ™‚

    1. Same here, Vanitha! Especially in summers, there is nothing like a tangy spicy chaat to wake up the lazy appetite.

  12. I am a chaat freak and Aloo Chaat is a particular favourite. I love your detailed post, especially the recipe for the Chaat Masala.

  13. Tikkis are our familys all time favorite. We love these for our tea time snack. I love your recipe and your awesome serving and presentation.

    1. Thank you for your kind words, Nayna! 😊 I think our South Asian Chaats are sufficient reply to all salads everywhere.

  14. OMG This looks absolutely divine.. I can have it as a meal anytime. Lovely preparation and beautiful clicks !

    1. Thank you, Priya, for such generous appreciation! Wish I could send you a bowl right now. πŸ˜‰πŸ˜Š

    1. Thank you, Freda! It’s always a meal for me unless I’m serving it at a big get together as a starter. 😊

  15. I am a big chaat lover. You have made it almost the way I make it. Those pomegranate pearls elevate the look of the dish.

  16. Chaat is one thing which I never say NO to it, I can have it anytime:) and aloo tikki chaat is a big hit always…yours homemade version of tikki chaat is simple awesome & yumm πŸ˜‹πŸ˜Š

    1. Then you are just like me, Jolly! 😊 I can’t resist chaat either. Aloo tiki is a hit anytime – with or without chaat at our place.

  17. I love Chaat and Aloo tikki is always a first choice. . Yours looks super tempting and very well explained .

  18. I love aloo tikki chaat — and your homemade version sounds absolutely delicious. Sooo inviting and tempting.

    1. Thank you, Pavani! I actually love anything “aloo” πŸ˜„ Wonder what we would do without potatoes, right! 😁

  19. Aloo tikki chaat is my all time favourite. You presented this so perfectly. I am drooling. Excellent click. So well explained recipe.

    1. Thank you, Sujata! I’m glad you like the recipe. It’s quite simple but loads of fun and flavour. 😊

  20. My mouth is just watering here. Aloo tikki chaat rocks, havent had chaat foods and now you are tempting me to prepare some at home. Drooling here.

    1. Thank you for stopping by, Priya! 😊 Chaats are my most favourite food for a light lunch or snack. 😊 Hope you will enjoy this one.

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