II Aloo Matar Tikki II

 Ingredients:

  • 3 large boiled potatoes
  • 1 tsp. salt or as per taste
  • 1/4th tsp. ground black pepper

For Stuffing :

  • 2/3rd cup matar (green peas) cooked or frozen peas defrosted
  • 1/2 tbsp. scrapped and minced ginger
  • 1/4th tsp. garam masala
  • 1/4th tsp. salt or to taste
  • Red chili powder to taste (optional)
  • 1tsp. coarsely ground dry-roasted cumin seeds
  • Oil for pan-frying.
Preparation:
  • Take the cooked or defrosted peas (matar) and mash them using a spoon or a fork. Add all the stuffing ingredients except oil and mash briefly. Divide the mixture into 10 equal portions and keep aside.
  • Peel the potatoes and mash them very finely into smooth mashed potatoes. Add salt and pepper and knead until properly mixed.
  • Divide it into 10 equal portions.
  • Now wash and dry your hands and rub them with little oil.
  • Take each portion of potato mixture and make a ball. Now
  • Taking one at a time, gently flatten each ball into a round patty of about 1/2-inch thick and place a portion of stuffing in the center and fold the edges together very finely so that mixture does not come out.
  • Now very gently flatten it into a 2-inch patty. Repeat the procedure for all pieces.
  • Heat 1 tsp. oil in a non-stick pan over a low heat. Slip in the patties, not too many at a time, and pan-fry on both sides till crisp golden brown, adding oil if required, on a very low heat.
  • Serve hot with chutney and stirred curd.

Note : Boil potatoes until fork-tender. Preferably, potatoes should be boiled well in advance before use. It would be better if they can be refrigerated for a short time.