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aloo cutlets (aloo tikki)
servings 4
core ingredients
- 1.5 lb potatoes peeled
- 1 tbsp oil
- 0.5 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp crushed coriander seeds
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp chopped mint
- 1 serrano diced
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup bread crumbs
- 0.25 cup oil
extra ingredients
- raita
instructions
- Bring about 6 cups of water to boil, add potatoes and cook for 10-15 min until just done (test by inserting fork, it should pass through easily).
- Drain and set aside, preferably a few hours in the fridge.
- Mash potatoes.
- Heat oil over low and add chili powder, red pepper flakes, garlic, cumin seeds, crushed coriander seeds, turmeric and serrano chili. Lightly fry for 2-3 min until fragrant.
- Allow spice mixture to cool, then add to potatoes.
- Add mint, salt and bread crumbs and mix thoroughly.
- Shape into 1/2 inch tick cutlet around 3 inches in diameter.
- Shallow fry the cutlets for 2-3 min on each side.
- Drain on a paper towel.
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