FOOD LIBRARY

Onion-Tomato Tikki

Ingredients

  • 2 medium potatoes (300g), boiled and mashed
  • 1 large onion (150g), finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes (120g), deseeded and chopped
  • 2 tbsp chickpea flour
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 green chili, minced
  • 2 tbsp oil for pan-searing
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
  • salt to taste

Preparation

  1. Mash potatoes; mix in onion, tomato, chili, spices, coriander, salt, and chickpea flour.
  2. Shape into 6 flat tikkis; rest 5 minutes.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in nonstick pan over medium.
  4. Cook tikkis 3-4 minutes per side until golden, adding remaining oil as needed.
  5. Drain briefly on paper.
  6. Serve warm with plain yogurt or chutney.