Peanut Tikki

Crispy, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying, Peanut Tikki is an irresistible Indian-style snack that blends the nuttiness of roasted peanuts with the comforting taste of spiced potatoes. Perfectly golden and shallow-fried, these delectable patties are infused with the warmth of garam masala, the zing of green chilies, and the freshness of cilantro, creating an explosion of flavors in every bite. The combination of breadcrumbs and cornstarch ensures a crunchy exterior, while the inside remains soft and savory. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is an ideal choice for appetizers, tea-time snacks, or party platters. Serve with a side of tangy mint chutney or classic ketchup for a winning pairing that your guests will rave about!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Roasted peanuts
• 2 medium Boiled and mashed potatoes
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 Green chilies (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro (finely chopped)
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
• 4 tablespoons Oil (for shallow frying)

Directions

Step 1

Grind the roasted peanuts in a food processor to make a coarse powder. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, peanut powder, breadcrumbs, cornstarch, chopped green chilies, grated ginger, cilantro, salt, red chili powder, and garam masala. Mix well to form a dough.

Step 3

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape each portion into flat, round tikkis.

Step 4

Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.

Step 5

Shallow fry the tikkis in batches, cooking each side for 3–4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 6

Remove the tikkis from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Step 7

Serve hot with mint chutney or ketchup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(727.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1961.1

Total Fat 137.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2675.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 154.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.2g	0%
Total Sugars 16.4g
Protein 55.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 181.9mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 2468.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.6%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 29.7%