Aloo Tikki Burger

In the field of culinary delights, I have find few dishes as a comforting and satisfying as drown your teeth into a perfectly homemade burger. And when that burger is fitted with a flavorful, homemade Aloo tikki, it will give you new experience to a whole new level.

About Aloo Tikki burger

The Aloo Tikki burger is a delightful twist on the classic hamburger, where a flavorful Aloo tikki takes place in the center stage between two soft burger buns. This burger offers a vegetarian option to us while it providing a hearty and satisfying meal for all palates and ages.

At its core, the Aloo Tikki burger is a handmade patty made from boiled and grated potatoes, seasoned with a blend of spices such as paprika, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper. The grated aloo is a perfectly mixed with finely chopped onions which add a deep flavor and texture to the aloo tikki. After that mixture of aloo (potatoes) is then shaped into patties (tikki) and fried till it turns golden brown and crispy from the outside, while it remains soft and tender from the inside.

One of the main elements of the Aloo Tikki burger is its versatility. While the aloo tikki serves as the star of the show, the burger can be customized with a range of toppings which suits to an individual tastes. The classic burger mix, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese slice, pickles, ketchup, and mustard are mainly paired with the aloo tikki to make a compatible blend of flavors and textures.

Aloo tikki burger is popular snack in whole whole India, mainly in North India. Made with burger buns, boiled aloo, spices, tomato and onions. Aloo tikki burger means Aloo means Potato, and Tikki means fried patties.

In North India mainly in Delhi, In aloo tikki has stuffed of boil chana dal, and Green chutney and red chutney (Mithi chutney) which gives a tangy and sweet taste to the Aloo tikki burger. Before assembling the burger, you can lightly fry them in oil. But in west side of India, the patties they make it without any stuffing, they just use aloo and herbs.

Whether you can enjoy this homemade burger as a quick and easy served up as a snack, the Aloo Tikki burger is sure to tempt your taste buds and crave for more. It’s a perfect combination of crispy potato, spices, and adjuste the toppings which make it a perfect dish that will turns into everyone’s favorite. So, next time you’re craving for and in the mood for a burger with a twist, you can give a try to the Aloo Tikki burger.

Ingredients

First let’s gather all necessary ingredients and follow the steps

For the Potato Patty:

• 4 large potatoes, peeled
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Burger:

• 4 burger buns
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 slices of tomato
• 4 big slices of onions
• 4 slices of cheese
• Pickles (optional)
• Ketchup and mustard (optional)
• Mayonnaise

Instructions

Step 1: Boil the Potato

1. First take a pot/ deep pan add 2 to 3 cup of water, salt and let it boil on high flame till take 4 Large size potatoes, peel and cut them( cutting size is 4 or 8 pieces), and put them in boiling water to boil properly.
2. You can take pressure cooker add water, salt, peeled potatoes add into the cooker then let the potatoes about 3 to 4 whistle.

Step 2: Prepare the Potato Mixture

• Mash the boil potatoes by using a masher or grate them and make sure no lumps or chunks left.

• Now add these ingredients
  • ½ teaspoon Green chili chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chat masala powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • 2 tablespoon corn flour
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leafs
  • Salt as per taste (check the boil potato then add)

• In take a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin powder, salt, pepper, and all-purpose flour or corn flour. Mix everything well till all the ingredients are evenly combined.
• Corn flour will help and make the potato patties are crisp and golden.
• Bind the mixture thoroughly and make soft balls. Make sure the mixture not sticky.

Step 3: Shape the Aloo Tikki

1. To make aloo tikki divide the potato mixture into 7 to 8 equal portions. Give flatten shape each portion into a patty with using your hand by press them down, make sure that they are of even in thickness to even cooking.
2. If any type of cracks are visible then join them by rolling the aloo tikki in your palms.
3. Now place the shaped aloo tikki on a plate and let it set for some time or you can refrigerate them for about 30 minutes. This will help the aloo tikki to hold everything tight and keep them from falling apart during cooking.

Step 4: Cook the Aloo Tikki

1. Take a frying pan and heat the vegetable oil over medium heat, you can deep fry or shallow fry the aloo tikki.
2. Once the oil is hot properly, carefully place the aloo tikki in the pan, make sure the pan is not overcrowd. You need to cook them in batches it depends upon the size of your pan and oil how much you are adding. At a time you can fry 3 to 4 aloo tikki.
3. Cook the aloo tikki for 4-5 minutes from one side and do not touch the aloo tikki till them turn hard from the bottom side, now turn the tikki to the other side and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes by using a spatula make sure the tikkis are not break, or till the aloo tikkis are golden brown and crispy.
4. Once the aloo tikki cooked, transfer the tikkis to a plate with paper towels to drain any excess oil from the tikki. You can follow the Veggie Burger Recipe to make the Aloo tikki burger.

Step 5: Assemble the Burger

1. Now toast the burger buns on a separate pan or in the oven until they are lightly golden then cut it half in round shape.
2. Place a lettuce leaf or cabbage leaf on the bottom half of each bun.
3. Next, place a hot aloo tikki on top of the lettuce, then place a slice of tomato, then onions, then followed by adding a slice of cheese.
4. Now spread some normal mayonnaise or tandoori mayo, if required then, add pickles, ketchup, and mustard to taste.
5. Finally, place the top half of the burger bun over the cheese to complete the Aloo tikki burger and it is ready to serve.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

1. Our homemade Aloo Tikki burger are now ready to be serve. Serve them hot along with your favorite side dishes, such as french fries, soft drinks.

You can try my other recipe

Chicken Burgers

Aloo Paratha

Chapati Recipe

Tips for aloo tikki burger

1. Cool the potatoes well after that mash them, and do not boil the aloo over otherwise the will be sticky.
2. You can dip the tikki with bread crumbs and corn flour mixture to give more crispness to the aloo tikki.
3. If you want more healthy burger then air fry the tikkis or fry them with less oil.

FAQ for Aloo Tikki Burger

Conclusion

There you have it a mouthwatering Aloo Tikki burger recipe I’m sure that it will be delight to your senses and satisfy your hunger. Whether you’re enjoying it as a quick meal or you can serving it up like a perfect barbecue, this homemade burger is a hit dish along with french fries for your family and friends and for everyone. So gather all the ingredients, and get ready to create a super, delicious and mouth watering dish to the ultimate burger experience.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information	Amount Per Serving (1 Burger)	% Daily Value*
Serving Size	1 Burger
Servings	4
Calories	320
Carbohydrates	45g	15%
Protein	5g	10%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g
Monounsaturated Fat	2g
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	450mg	20%
Potassium	700mg	15%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	3g
Vitamin A	1000IU	20%
Vitamin C	20mg	35%
Calcium	50mg	5%
Iron	3mg	15%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Happy cooking! From Ranjita’s Kitchen……….