Homemade Aloo Tikki Chaat with Spicy RagdaVeg
Satisfy your street food cravings with this classic Ragda Pattice/Aloo Tikki Chat recipe! This dish features crispy, golden-brown potato patties served over a flavorful, spiced white pea curry (ragda). Topped with tangy tamarind chutney, creamy yogurt, fresh onions, crunchy sev, and a sprinkle of aromatic spices, this street-style favorite offers the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Follow this simple guide to recreate this iconic, mouth-watering snack at home!
Ingredients
For the Ragda (Peas Curry):
3 cup Dried White Peas
1 cup Onion (chopped)
1 cup Tomato (chopped)
2 tsp Oil
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes
Green Chilli
to taste Salt
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Coriander Powder
1 tsp Cumin Powder
1 tsp Garam masala Powder (Hot Spices)
3 tbsp Tamarind Pulp
as needed Coriander Leaves (chopped)
For the Tikki (Potato Patties):
6 piece Potato (boiled & mashed)
A handful Coriander Leaves (chopped)
to taste Salt
1 tsp Black Salt
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Coriander Powder
1 tsp Cumin Powder
1 tsp Chili Flakes
1 tsp Chaat Masala
1 tsp Garam masala Powder (Hot Spices)
Oil
For the Assembly/Chaat:
Hot ragda/gugni
Yogurt
Sliced onions
Coriander
Roasted crushed peanuts
Tamarind chutney
Sev
Spices: Chaat Masala, black salt, red chili powder, salt, and cumin powder.
Instructions
Step 1— Prepare the Ragda (Peas Curry)
1
Soak dried white peas overnight, then pressure cook them with salt for 5 whistles and 10 minutes on simmer.
2
In a heated pan with oil, stir in cumin, chili flakes, and green chili. Add onions and cook until light brown.
3
Add tomatoes and salt, cooking until mushy. Mix in red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, and cumin powder.
4
Add the boiled peas, water, and tamarind pulp. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Finish with garam masala.
Step 2— Make the Aloo Tikki (Potato Patties)
1
Combine boiled/mashed potatoes, coriander, salt, black salt, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, chili flakes, chaat masala, and garam masala.
2
Form portions into round patties between your palms and press lightly.
3
In a skillet with hot oil, shallow fry the patties on medium-to-high flame until both sides are golden brown.
Step 3— Assemble the Chaat
1
Place the crispy tikkis on a plate and top with hot ragda.
2
Drizzle with yogurt, tamarind chutney, and top with sliced onions, roasted crushed peanuts, coriander, and sev for a perfect texture. Sprinkle remaining spices (chat masala, red chili powder, cumin powder) to taste.
Nutrition Facts
3 servings per recipe
