Golden Spice Potato Delights: Crispy Diwali Tikkis 🥔🔥
Spicy Mini Alu (Potato) Tikkis for Diwali!
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
👩🍳 Description: Indulge in the flavors of Diwali with these Spicy Mini Alu (Potato) Tikkis! Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, these tikkis are bursting with tangy, spicy goodness, making them an ideal treat for your festive celebrations.
🥘 Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
🔑 Keywords: Lime, Potato, Citrus, Fruit, Vegetable, Asian, Indian, Vegan, Savory, Weeknight, Deep Fried, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Inexpensive
🍽️ Recipe Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | Potato |
| 4 | White bread |
| 1/2 | Sago |
| 1/2 | Lime, juice of |
| Salt | |
| Whole cumin seed | |
| 1/2 | Green chilies |
| 1/2 | Red chili powder |
| 3 – 4 | Salt |
| 1 | Black pepper |
| Amchoor powder | |
| Lime juice | |
| 1/2 | Fresh coriander leaves |
| 2 | Channa dal |
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix together the potatoes, white bread, sago, lime juice, and salt.
- Knead the mixture well with your palms.
- Divide the mixture equally and shape it into small balls. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a frying pan. Add cumin and coriander seeds and allow them to splutter.
- Once the seeds stop spluttering, add the green chilies, red chili powder, salt, black pepper, amchoor powder or lime juice, and mix well.
- Then add the coriander leaves and mix.
- After 30 seconds, mix in the boiled chana dal and fry for 5-7 minutes. Keep aside to cool.
- Flatten each potato ball and fill it with a little dal mixture.
- Flatten and shape the tikkis into round circular shapes.
- Heat oil in a wok and deep fry all the tikkis, a little at a time, until golden brown on either side.
- Drain the tikkis on clean paper kitchen napkins.
- Serve hot with tomato ketchup or coriander mint chutney.
These Spicy Mini Alu (Potato) Tikkis are not only delicious but also packed with flavor and texture, making them perfect for serving as a snack during Diwali festivities or any time you crave something savory and spicy. Enjoy the crispy exterior and soft interior of these delectable tikkis, and savor the festive spirit with every bite!
