Aloo Tikkis (Indian Potato Cakes)


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 158.1
  • Total Fat: 4.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 292.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
  • Protein: 3.8 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Aloo Tikkis (Indian Potato Cakes) calories by ingredient


Introduction

These potato cakes have a little kick provided by the jalapeno pepper. These potato cakes have a little kick provided by the jalapeno pepper.
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    5 medium-sized potatoes
    2 medium-sized yellow or white onions
    3/4 cup frozen peas
    1 jalapeno pepper
    1 tsp salt
    1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
    3 tbsp canola oil
    4 tbsp chopped raw cilantro

Directions

Boil the potatoes until fork-tender.
As they cool, dice the onions and mince the jalapeno.
Saute' them with salt in canola oil just until the onions begin to turn golden brown.
Add the frozen peas and heat through until they're as cooked as you like them.
Peel and mash the potatoes in a large bowl.
Add the onion and jalapeno mixture, and mix well.
If you can get your hands on mango powder (amchur) add 1/2 a teaspoon to the mix.
Mix in two teaspoons of the bread crumbs and the cilantro.
Then form patties out of the potato mixture and pan-fry them until golden brown.
I divided this mix into 10 good-sized patties.
You can use 1 tablespoon of oil to cook the patties so they become golden brown and crisp (usually they are deep-fried).
Serve the tikkis plain or with tamarind sauce and green chutney.
I found that plum sauce is a good substitute that's readily available in stores.
Ketchup is a nice condiment for these as well.
You can also serve one or two tikkis over pasta and tomato sauce.
They are often traditionally served with cholay, a chick pea dish.
Hope you enjoy!


Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LOTUS737.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    my husband and I both loved these, we used a non-stick pan and fried them like pancakes, they were terrific
    - 7/15/07


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    Good
    4 of 6 people found this review helpful
    couldn't bring myself to add the cilantro due to the smell of it after it was chopper so insted I put 2 tsp of cumin and 2 tsp of ginger and that was pretty good nice and spicy - 2/12/10


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    Very Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    try baking them - 11/30/08


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    O.K.
    4 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I found that the recipe needed an egg to hold it together and the recipe ingredients call for 1/2 cup of crumbs but only put in 2 t in the recipe instructions. I found that I needed to take the patties and bread them with the leftover crumbs in order to fry them. - 7/10/07


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    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Just add 2 tablespoons of plain flour and it will bind together perfectly, an egg only makes it messy - 2/7/11


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    Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I add diced carrots, capsicum & soya chunks (mini) to make it more healthy. These taste great ! - 3/16/07


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Really simplified and basic but a very tasty version of Aaloo Tikkies---loved it!!! - 2/8/11


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    it is simpiy delicious - 1/20/08


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    My hubby and 5 yr old liked it a lot! It was a hit. Very fresh, made it all organic too. Nice. - 1/19/08


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    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    My husband will love this! I wonder if olive oil can be substituted for canola? I'll have to try it. - 1/18/08


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    very tasty! - 1/18/08


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    awesome ...easy to make n yummms to taste - 8/12/07


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    Good
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    It turned out pretty good.. we ate it with salty yogurt. - 4/16/07


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    A really delicious dish. Really super with noodles! - 2/24/11


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    very good..the jalepenos give it a nice "kick".. I didn't even
    notice the 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs ....I only use the 2 teaspoons in the directions. maybe more would have them hold together a little better....but they were good anyway! hubby even like them.
    - 2/14/11


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    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This sounds good, but like TCOWEN613 said, it needs an egg to keep it together (even though I have not made it yet, I would think an egg would do the trick). - 2/7/11


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Will try this tonight! - 9/16/10


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    Had to skip the jalepeno so it wasn't overly hot & spicy but that was okay. I enjoyed it. - 3/16/21


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    I liked them a lot. - 1/30/20


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    Very Good
    I added 1 tsp of cumin and 1/8 tsp of Indian chili powder.I used my air fryer to cut down the oil. Perfect!I also used my stand mixer (much easier) and red potatoes peeled before boiling. Use the extra bread crumbs to coat the outside.Served with spicy tomato chutney. Delicious! Hit with the family! - 8/12/19


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    thanks - 7/29/19


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    yum - 6/1/19


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    Incredible!
    I love this Indian Potato Cake Recipe.....Yummy! - 11/25/18


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    Good
    This would be better without the cilantro - 8/9/18


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    Interesting variation on an old favorite! - 4/10/18


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    Bland.Not enough Indian spices. - 10/17/12


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    sounds tasty and simple to prepare. i can't wait to try it! - 3/9/11


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    We make something simular to this . It is called Potato Balls without the peas, also we make Egg Ball, using boiled eggs, boiled potatoes, celery, onions, pepper, garlic, egg white and some whole wheat flour. It is delicious when served hot and with either sour sauce or pepper sauce. - 2/7/11


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    Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This one is not for me. I'll stick with my latkas. Thanks. - 2/7/11


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This sounds so good. I will give it a try soon. - 2/7/11


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    Good
    It was good----- different--- - 2/7/11


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    anyone know the diabetic breakdown as far exchanges for this? - 2/7/11


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    These sound really good. I will try them soon! - 8/13/10


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    very delicious and not hard to do.. - 1/23/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    sounds good. Quick and easy to make - 1/21/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Sounds tasty; will definitely try! - 1/20/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I love Indian food, so I'll definitely need to try this.. - 1/19/08


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    sounds wonderful, I will have to make this - 1/19/08


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I've been looking for something like this...can't wait to try it! - 1/18/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This sounds very good! I am going to make it this weekend and share it with my son and his family. Thank you! - 1/18/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    sounds yummy and easy to make. Can't wait to try it. - 1/18/08