Aloo Tikki

Ingredients

      For crust:

     7-8 potatoes boiled, peeled, mashed

     1/2 tsp. turmeric powder

     3 green chillies ground

     1/2 tsp. punjabi garam masala

     1/2 cup bread crumbs

     salt to taste

     For filling:

     1 cup channa dal cooked & drained

     1 tsp. ginger grated

     1 tsp. garlic grated

     3 green chillies finely chopped

     1/2 tsp. cuminseed powder

     1 tsbp. coriander

     salt to taste

     oil for shallow frying

     Method

          For crust:

        1.Mix all ingredients together thouroughly.

        2.Keep aside.

          For filling:

        1.Mash cooked dal coarsely with hands.

        2.Mix in all other ingredients.

          To proceed:

        1.Take a tbspful of potato mixture, spread on palm.

        2.Place a tspful of dal mixture in centre.

        3.Roll so as to keep dal mixture inside and potato out.

        4.Press gently into rounded flattish patties.

        5.Shallow fry on a griddle, drizzling oil to crispen crust.

        6.Serve hot with tamarind chutney and green chutney. or with tomato ketchup.

     Making time: 30 minutes

     Makes: 10-12 patties

     Shelflife: Best fresh