Vegan Aloo Tiki

Crispy, golden, and bursting with bold flavors, this Vegan Aloo Tiki recipe is the perfect comfort food with an Indian twist. Made with a base of mashed potatoes and tender green peas, these spiced potato patties are beautifully seasoned with a medley of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, garam masala, and turmeric. Coated in a crunchy breadcrumb layer and pan-fried to perfection, these tikkis are not only easy to make but also gluten-free with the addition of rice flour. Ready in under an hour, this plant-based delight is ideal as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, and pairs wonderfully with tangy chutneys or classic ketchup for a flavorful dipping experience. Whether you're a fan of street-style Indian food or simply looking for a new vegan recipe, this Aloo Tiki will satisfy every craving!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large Potatoes
• 0.5 cup Green peas
• 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 piece Green chili
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Rice flour
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Peel and boil the potatoes until they are completely tender. Drain and let them cool.

Step 2

In a separate pot, boil the green peas for about 5 minutes until soft. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Mash the cooled potatoes in a large bowl until smooth.

Step 4

Finely chop the cilantro leaves and the green chili, and grate the ginger.

Step 5

Add the green peas, cilantro, ginger, and green chili to the mashed potatoes.

Step 6

Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt to the potato mixture. Mix well to combine.

Step 7

Add lemon juice and mash again to incorporate all the flavors.

Step 8

Add rice flour to the mixture, mixing until the flour is thoroughly combined.

Step 9

Divide the potato mixture into equal portions and shape them into small, flat patties or tikkis.

Step 10

Place breadcrumbs on a plate and coat each tikki with breadcrumbs on all sides, pressing gently.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Once the oil is hot, gently place the tikkis in the pan. Cook them in batches if needed.

Step 13

Fry each side for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 14

Remove from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.

Step 15

Serve hot with your favorite chutney or ketchup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1571.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1966.2

Total Fat 59.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3396.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 332.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.0g	0%
Total Sugars 24.5g
Protein 47.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 363.5mg	0%
Iron 22.5mg	0%
Potassium 7472.0mg	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: 26.0%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 64.9%