Karachi Aloo Tikki (کراچی آلو ٹککی)

Karachi Aloo Tikki is a popular street food from the Muhajir Cuisine, known for its delicious flavors and crispy texture. This recipe is perfect for a quick snack or as an appetizer for gatherings.

Karachi Aloo Tikki (کراچی آلو ٹککی)

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Mix the mashed potatoes, chopped onion, green chilies, coriander, red chili powder, cumin powder, chaat masala, bread crumbs, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into round tikkis.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the tikkis until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  4. Remove the tikkis from the pan and place them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
  5. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
3g
Fat
7g

Supplies

Frying pan Spatula Mixing bowl

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Karachi Aloo Tikki with mint chutney and tamarind sauce for an authentic street food experience.

Tips & tricks

For extra crunch, you can also coat the tikkis with additional bread crumbs before frying.

Cost

$5