Sunday, January 27, 2019

How to make Aloo Tikki / Aloo Tikki Recipe / Crispy Aloo Tikki


Aloo Tikki is a popular north Indian snack made using mashed potatoes, spice powders, and other basic ingredients. The ingredients are shallow fried in cooking oil which gives a crispy and enjoyable taste.

In Western India, aloo tikki is also known as aloo patties. The method of making them is the same but the spices and the stuffing added in them differs, according to the region. 

By the way, there are two ways to make aloo tikkis, one is by stuffing chana dal and the other one by boiling potatoes. In this recipe, potatoes are boiled to prepare the aloo tikkis. Aloo patties are usually not stuffed with any filling. 

Ingredients

  1. Potatoes - 3 (medium-sized)
  2. Green Chilies - 3 (finely chopped)
  3. Bread Crumbs - 2 Teaspoons
  4. Rice Flour - 2 Tablespoons
  5. Red Chili Powder - 1/2 Teaspoon
  6. Turmeric Powder - 1/4 Teaspoon
  7. Garam Masala - 2 Pinch
  8. Chat Masala Powder - 2 Pinch
  9. Onion - 1 (finely chopped)
  10. Coriander Leaves - Few (finely chopped)
  11. Cooking Oil (for shallow fry) 
  12. Water (as required)
  13. Salt (as per taste)

Direction/Method

  1. Take three medium sized potatoes and boil them a pressure cooker for about three whistles.
  2. When they are boiled enough, transfer the boiled potatoes into a plate.
  3. When the boiled potatoes are not hot enough,  peel off the skin.
  4. Mash the boiled potatoes.
  5. Add 3 finely chopped green chilies, 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder, 2 pinch of garam masala powder, 2 pinch of chat masala powder, 1 finely chopped onion, few finely chopped coriander leaves, 2 tablespoons of rice flour, 2 teaspoons of bread crumbs and salt as per taste.
  6. Mix all of them together to prepare a dough like chapathi dough.
  7. Prepare the tikkis out of this dough.
  8. But first, grease your hands with some cooking oil.
  9. Take a small portion of this dough and roll it to flatten the dough to a tikki shape. However, you can make them thick or thin, large or small as you prefer.
  10. The last step is to shallow fry these tikkis.
  11. In a skillet, add some cooking oil and allow it to heat for some time,
  12. When the oil is hot enough,  add the tikkis one by one.
  13. Shallow fry them until they become brown in color on one side. 
  14. When they are brown on one side, flip them on another side.
  15. And fry them till the other side also becomes brown in color.
  16. When done, transfer them into a plate.
Garnish them with sliced Onions and these hot crispy aloo tikkis are good to enjoy with green chutney made from green chilies and coriander or pudina, and also with sweet chutney made from tamarind and jaggery.
In north India, aloo tikki is usually served with chole which is a spicy chickpea curry. However, they can also be served with a cup of black tea or coffee.

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

How to make Tamarind Chutney at home | Imli Ki Chutney | Sweet Chutney


A sweet dip sauce which is must for all most all Indian snacks is nothing but sweet tamarind chutney, also called as Imli ki chutney or Imli ki meethi chutney.

It is a sweet and tangy chutney made using tamarind, fresh dates, jaggary and spiced with dry ginger powder, and red chili powder. 

Tamarind gives the sour taste and it is balanced with the sweetness of the jaggary and fresh dates and mild hotness from spices.

Even though this recipe is as simple as mixing jaggary and spices into a tamarind puree, its taste secret lies in use of black salt. The combination of jaggary and black salt provides a taste and flavor that no other ingredient can.

Ingredients

  1. Tamarind - 200 grams (soaked in hot water for about 20 minutes) 
  2. Jaggary - 1 cup (crushed) (or Sugar - 1 cup) 
  3. Fresh Dates - 5 to 6 (finely chopped) 
  4. Ginger Powder (Dry) - 1/2 Teaspoon 
  5. Regular Salt - 1/2 teaspoon 
  6. Black Salt - 1/2 Teaspoon 
  7. Green Cardamom Powder - 1/4 Teaspoon 
  8. Chat Masala Powder- 1/2 Teaspoon 
  9. Red Chili Powder - 1/2 Teaspoon 

Direction/Method

  1. Soak 200 grams of tamarind soaked in hot water for about 20 minutes. 
  2. In a pan, add soaked tamarind, 6 finely chopped fresh dates and a cup of jaggary. 
  3. Add some water and cook them for about 5 to 6 minutes on a medium flame. 
  4. After 6 minutes, add 1/4 teaspoon of red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of dry ginger powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of chat masala powder and 1/2 teaspoon of regular salt. 
  5. Add 1/2 teaspoon of black salt. 
  6. Mix them well and keep boiling until it becomes little thick consistency and smooth in texture 
  7. When the tamarind chutney is done, add 1/4 teaspoon of green cardamom powder and mix them well. 
  8. Switch off the flame and strain this into a bowl using a strainer. 
  9. Keep mixing it until all the paste goes inside the bowl until all the pulp remains outside. 
That's it!!! Tamarind Chutney is ready… 

You can prepare this chutney in advance and refregirate it in an air tight container which provides a long shelf life and can be preserved for months. 

Tamarind chutney is often used in north Indian chat snacks like aloo tikki, dahi papadi, dahi vada, samosa chat, or just samosas, kachoris, pakodas, onion pakodas, bhajiyas, pani puri, bhel puri and many others.

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Saturday, January 12, 2019

How to make Green Chutney | Hari Chutney | Coriander Chutney


Green chutney is an aromatic mix of fresh mint, coriander leaves, garlic, ginger and cumin which go into making of a flavorful chutney.

Green chutney is a delicious, healthy and mild spice dip used with Indian snacks and breads such as rotis or as a spread on dishes like vada pav, chats, sandwich and dosas.

Green chutney helps in gook digestions and enhances the taste, aroma and nutrition of any dish. There are many versions of this green chutney.

Ingredients

  1. Fresh Coriander Leaves - 1 Cup 
  2. Fresh Mint Leaves - 1/2 Cup 
  3. Roasted Bengal Gram - 2 Tablespoons 
  4. Cumin Seeds - 1 Teaspoon 
  5. Green Chilies - 3 
  6. Ginger - 1/2 Inch 
  7. Garlic cloves - 4 to 5 (peeled) 
  8. Lemon Juice - 1 Tablespoon 
  9. Salt as per taste

Direction/Method

  1. In a blending jar, add a cup of coriander leaves, 1/2 cup of fresh mint leaves, a tablespoon of roasted Bengal gram, a teaspoon of cumin seeds, 3 green chilies, 1/2 inch of ginger, 5 piece of peeled garlic, a tablespoon of lemon juice and salt as per taste. 
  2. Add little bit of water. Don't add too much of water. Add little by little to get the right consistency. 
  3. Grind this into a fine paste. 
  4. Ensure the consistency of the paste is as per chutney consistency 
  5. When the green chutney is ready, transfer it into a serving bowl. 
Serve this green chutney with any type of Indian snacks. Store this in a glass jar which can be refrigerated for next 2 days.

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