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Aloo Tikki Burger
IMAGE: Aloo Tikki Burger. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vikramdewangan22889/Wikimedia Commons
Imagine biting into crispy golden brown potato patties sandwiched between burger buns and topped with veggies and spiced sauces.
A well made Aloo Tikki Burger can fix your hunger and cravings in a jiffy!
Here's the recipe to make it at home:
- Ingredients
- 4-5 medium sized potatoes
- 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 4 burger buns
- 4 tbsp bread crumbs
- 1 tsp green chillies finely chopped
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- Salt to taste
- Powdered black pepper to taste
The toppings
- 1 small tomato thinly sliced
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- Lettuce leaves and cabbage (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter
- Two cheese slices
- Tomato ketchup
- Mayonnaise (Optional)
- Any pizza/burger/sandwich spread
Method
To make tikkis
- Boil the potatoes in a pressure cooker till they become soft and are completely cooked.
- Peel and mash them.
- Add salt, black pepper, green chillies and red chilli powder. Add bread crumbs and mix well to combine.
- Shape into round patties and set aside.
- Heat oil in a deep kadhai. Fry the tikkis till they are crisp and golden brown in colour from both sides.
To make burger
- Slice the burger buns horizontally. Apply some butter and heat it on the griddle. Don't toast them.
- Apply mayonnaise, tomato ketchup and pizza/sandwich spread on the bun.
- Place lettuce leaves or cabbage.
- Place one cheese slice. Add the tikki and top with it sliced vegetables, onion and tomato slices.
- Cover with bun and enjoy.
- Serve hot and fresh with tomato ketchup and potato wedges.
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