Chaat Tikki (Chole Tikki Chaat) recipe

 Chaat Tikki (Chole Tikki Chaat)

Chaat Tikki, also known as Chole Tikki Chaat, is a popular street food dish from India. It consists of crispy potato patties (tikkis) served with spicy chickpea curry (chole), various chutneys, and a medley of toppings.

Ingredients:

 * For the Tikkis:

   * 2 large boiled potatoes, mashed

   * 1/2 cup bread crumbs

   * 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves

   * 1 green chili, finely chopped

   * 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder

   * 1/4 teaspoon garam masala

   * Salt to taste

   * Oil for frying

 * For the Chole:

   * 1 cup cooked chickpeas (soaked overnight and pressure cooked)

   * 1 onion, chopped

   * 1 tomato, chopped

   * 1 green chili, chopped

   * 1-inch ginger, grated

   * 2 cloves garlic, minced

   * 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

   * 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder

   * 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

   * 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder

   * 1/4 teaspoon garam masala

   * 1 teaspoon amchur powder (dry mango powder)

   * Salt to taste

   * Oil for cooking

 * For the Chaat:

   * 1/4 cup yogurt

   * 1/4 cup tamarind chutney

   * 1/4 cup green chutney

   * 1/4 cup chopped onions

   * 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes

   * 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves

   * Chaat masala to taste

   * Sev (optional)

   * Pomegranate seeds (optional)

Instructions:

 * Make the Tikkis:

   * In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, bread crumbs, coriander leaves, green chili, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.

   * Shape the mixture into small patties.

   * Heat oil in a pan and fry the tikkis until golden brown and crispy on both sides.

 * Make the Chole:

   * Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

   * Add chopped onions, tomatoes, green chili, ginger, and garlic. Saute until the onions turn translucent.

   * Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and amchur powder. Cook for a minute.

   * Add cooked chickpeas and salt. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the flavors are well combined.

 * Assemble the Chaat:

   * Place the tikkis on a plate.

   * Top with chole curry.

   * Drizzle with yogurt, tamarind chutney, and green chutney.

   * Garnish with chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander leaves, chaat masala, sev, and pomegranate seeds (if using).

Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of flavors!

Tips:

 * For extra crunch, you can add some crushed papdi or sev to the tikki mixture.

 * You can adjust the spice level according to your preference.

 * To make the tikkis ahead of time, you can refrigerate them and fry the

m just before serving.

Enjoy your homemade Chaat Tikki!