Ah! You want the famous Aloo Tikki Chaat Delhi-style β a spicy, tangy, and sweet street food favorite ππ²
Aloo Tikki Chaat Delhi Wali β The Ultimate Street Food Delight π
Aloo Tikki Chaat Delhi Wali is a popular Indian street food loved for its explosion of flavors and textures. Crispy potato tikkis are topped with creamy yogurt, tangy tamarind chutney, spicy green chutney, crunchy sev, chopped onions, and fresh coriander, creating a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, spicy, and savory in every bite.
This chaat is a quintessential Delhi street snack, often served hot and garnished with pomegranate seeds for extra color and sweetness. Itβs not just a snack β itβs an experience, bringing together the best of Indian flavors in one delicious plate. Perfect for parties, evening snacks, or a treat any time of the day.
π Ingredients
For Aloo Tikki:
- 4β5 medium boiled potatoes, mashed
- 1β2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Β½ tsp red chili powder
- Β½ tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp cornflour or breadcrumbs
- Salt to taste
- Oil for shallow frying
For Chaat Assembly:
- 1 cup boiled chickpeas or chole (optional)
- Β½ cup yogurt, whisked
- Tamarind-date chutney
- Green coriander-mint chutney
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, finely chopped
- Sev (crispy chickpea flour noodles)
- Chaat masala
- Red chili powder
- Fresh coriander, chopped
- Pomegranate seeds (optional)
π©βπ³ Preparation
1οΈβ£ Make the Aloo Tikkis
- Mash boiled potatoes and mix with green chilies, ginger, cumin, coriander, chili powder, garam masala, salt, and cornflour.
- Shape into flat, round patties.
- Shallow fry in oil until golden brown and crispy.
2οΈβ£ Assemble Delhi-style Chaat
- Place 2β3 tikkis on a plate.
- Top with boiled chickpeas (if using).
- Spoon whisked yogurt generously over tikkis.
- Drizzle tamarind and green chutney.
- Sprinkle chopped onions, tomatoes, chaat masala, red chili powder, sev, and coriander.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds.
- Serve immediately for best taste.
π½οΈ Tips
- Use fresh, hot tikkis for crispiness.
- Adjust chutneys according to sweetness or spice preference.
- Can also serve as a snack or party appetizer.