Aloo Tikki Chhole Chat

Tikki Chaat is a mouth-watering treat, with a tangy and sweet taste. The combination is perfect, aloo and chole. Add to that yoghurt, some tamarind and date chutney, what you have is pure heaven. It is usually found at roadside stalls, but now you can make it at home. If you have kids, no need to worry about stomach upset with roadside food. Prepare this chat at home and see the satisfied look on their face. Who knew that potatoes and chickpeas could be so satisfying? Try it yourself and find satisfaction in this delectable comfort food.

 

Ingredients for Tikki :-

1. 3 – 4 medium size potatoes
2. 1 onion finely chopped
3. 1 tbsp grated ginger
4. 1 green chilli finely chopped
5. 3 – 4 tbsp bread crumbs
6. 1 – 2 tsp garam masala
7. 1 – 2 tsp jeera/ cumin powder
8. 1 – 2 tsp red chilli powder
9. Oil for cooking
10. salt as per taste
11. Handful chopped coriander leaves .

Method :-

1. Pressure cook the potatoes and mash them well . Mix all the above ingredients properly , except oil
2. Now make small balls of the mixture by placing in between your palms, & press it to flatten a bit .
3. Heat a non-sick pan and drizzle some oil. Place the tikki and cook it on medium flame till light brown.
4. Once brown, flip it to cook on the other side. Add some oil if needed.

Ingredients for Chole :-

1. 3 canned chickpea drained & washed properly
2. 3 medium size onion chopped finely
3. 2-3 green chilli chopped finely
4. 2 medium size tomatoes finely chopped
5. 1 tsp ginger paste
6. 1 tsp gerlic paste
7. 2 -3 tsp red chili powder
8. 1 1/2 tbsp Coriander powder
9. 1 tsp Turmeric powder
10. Whole garam masala ( cumin , cloves ,1″ Cinnamon stick, cook peppercorns , green cardamom , cook cardamom )
11. Oil
12. salt to taste
13. Sugar ( optional )
14. 1 cup water

Method :-

1. Heat oil in a pan and add the Sugar till caramelized . Now add whole garam masala .
2. Once they start splutter, add the chopped onions, green chillies and saute well.
3. Once onion become soft add the ginger paste & saute for 2 min .
4. Now add the red chili powder ,Coriander powder , Turmeric powder & saute for another 2 min .
5. Once aroma of the spices is released, add the tomato pieces and saute well.
6. Now add the chickpeas , salt and water . Allow it to boil till the gravy become thick .

Now in a plate put the aloo tikkis , add some chole over it . Drizzle of yogurt , tamarind date chutney , chopped cilantro , chopped onion , cook salt & enjoy .