Potato patties (aka aloo tikki) with Mint Chutney are a popular tea-time (tiffin) snack in India. Try them with tea or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
- For the patties:
- 3 Russet potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 Tbsp curry powder
- 1/4 cup peas, frozen, thawed
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs (optional)
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 1/8 tsp salt
- For the mint chutney
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1/2 inch slice ginger
- 1/2 inch jalapeno
- 15 peanuts (optional)
- 2 Tbsps lime juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/8 tsp salt
Directions
- Mix the potatoes, breadcrumbs, curry powder, salt and peas and make into patties.
- Brush with oil and broil on each side for 10 minutes till golden brown.
- Place the mint leaves, cilantro, ginger, jalapeno and peanuts with a little water in a blender and grind to a smooth paste. Then mix in salt and lime juice.
- Serve the patties warm with the mint chutney.