Dahi Aloo Tikki recipe

 Certainly! Here's a recipe for Dahi Aloo Tikki, a popular Indian appetizer made with potato patties served with yogurt and chutneys:

Ingredients: For the tikkis:

• 3 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander leaves
• 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
• Salt to taste
• Oil for shallow frying

For serving:

• 1 cup thick yogurt (curd)
• Green chutney (mint-coriander chutney)
• Tamarind chutney
• Chaat masala
• Roasted cumin powder
• Finely chopped onions
• Finely chopped tomatoes
• Fresh coriander leaves

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, bread crumbs, finely chopped onions, coriander leaves, green chili (if using), ginger-garlic paste, cumin powder, chaat masala, and salt. Mix well to form a smooth and firm mixture.
2. Divide the mixture into equal-sized portions and shape them into round or oval tikkis/patties.
3. Heat oil in a non-stick pan or tawa over medium heat for shallow frying.
4. Place the tikkis on the pan and cook until they turn golden brown and crispy on one side. Flip them carefully and cook until the other side is also golden brown and crispy. Add more oil if needed.
5. Once cooked, remove the tikkis from the pan and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
6. Whisk the yogurt (curd) until smooth and creamy. You can add a pinch of salt and sugar to the yogurt for extra flavor, if desired.
7. Arrange the cooked tikkis on a serving plate.
8. Pour a generous amount of whisked yogurt over the tikkis.
9. Drizzle green chutney and tamarind chutney over the yogurt.
10. Sprinkle chaat masala and roasted cumin powder over the tikkis.
11. Garnish with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, and fresh coriander leaves.
12. Serve the Dahi Aloo Tikkis immediately as an appetizer or snack.

Enjoy the flavorful and tangy Dahi Aloo Tikkis with the combination of yogurt and chutneys!