Makhana Aloo Tikki Recipe (Spiced Lotus Seed Patties Recipe) is a delicious snack made from makhana/lotus seeds which is toasted,pound and mixed with potato and flavoured with Indian spice. It is then pan fried on both the sides till it is crunchy and golden brown on both the sides.
Ingredients
4 Potatoes (Aloo), boiled,mashed
1 cup Phool Makhana (Lotus Seeds), roasted, ground
2 Green Chillies, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf), crushed
2 tablespoons Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali) ,crushed
1 Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, small bunch, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Chaat Masala Powder
1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
1/4 teaspoon Red chilli powder
Black Salt (Kala Namak), to taste
Cooking oil
Method* We begin making the Makhana Aloo Tikki Recipe (Spiced Lotus Seed Patties Recipe) by roasting the makhana in a pan with little bit of ghee until crunchy and coarsely powder it.
* Mash the potatoes and add all the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste.
* Shape the aloo makhane mixture into small cutlets and pan fry them in very little oil until golden brown on both sides.
* Serve your Makhana Aloo Tikki (Spiced Lotus Seed Patties ) with Dhaniya Pudina No Onion No Garlic Chutney to relish your tea time snack.