Aloo Tikki Chaat

Aloo Tikki Chaat

ATTRIBUTES:  Snack, Lunch, Vegetarian, Vegan (optional)

PRODUCT USED: Saha Chana Masala Base™

PREP TIME: 30-35 minutes COOK TIME: 10-15 minutes

SERVES: 4-8

Ingredients:

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 4 small green chillies finely chopped
• 1 cup (250 ml) cilantro, coarsely chopped - divided
• 1/2 cups (125 ml) Saha Chana Masala Base™
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) bread crumbs, plus extra for dredging
• 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) canola oil - for frying
• 1 cup (250 ml) plain yogurt
• 1 small red onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) tamarind chutney
• Kashmiri chilli powder or cayenne, to taste

Directions:

1. In a large dutch oven, boil the potatoes fro 20-25 minutes or until cooked through. Refrigerate to let cool. Once cooled, peel and grate into a large bowl.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated, cooked potato with the bread crumbs, Saha Chana Masala Base, diced chilies, salt and half of the chopped cilantro. Mix until well combined.
3. Using about a quarter cup of the potato mixture at a time, form into flat, round patties. Once formed, dredge the patties in the bread crumbs, Set aside.
   
4. In a large frying pan (cast iron is preferable), Heat the canola oil over medium high heat. 
5. Working in batches, fry the patties in the oil for 4-5 minutes per side or until browned and crisp. Set aside on towels to remove excess oil.
6. Plate the fried patties and then top with the yogurt, chutney, diced onion, cilantro, and then lightly sprinkle with Kashmiri chilli powder.