Aloo Tikki Burger Recipe By Sanjeev Kapoor
Introduction
Aloo Tikki Burger is a popular Indian street food that has made its way into the mainstream fast food industry. It is a combination of aloo tikki (potato cutlet) and burger buns. This snack is a perfect blend of Indian and western flavors, making it a favorite among youngsters and adults alike.
Ingredients
The ingredients required to make Aloo Tikki Burger are:
- Potatoes - 4 medium-sized
- Bread crumbs - 1/2 cup
- Corn flour - 2 tbsp
- Ginger - 1/2-inch piece (finely chopped)
- Green chilli - 1 (finely chopped)
- Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp (finely chopped)
- Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
- Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
- Garam masala - 1 tsp
- Salt - to taste
- Burger buns - 4
- Lettuce leaves - 4
- Tomato - 1 (sliced)
- Onion - 1 (sliced)
- Cheese slice - 4
- Mayonnaise - 4 tbsp
- Tomato ketchup - 4 tbsp
Preparation
Follow these steps to make Aloo Tikki Burger:
- Boil the potatoes and mash them.
- Add bread crumbs, corn flour, ginger, green chilli, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, red chilli powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the patties until golden brown on both sides.
- Cut the burger buns into halves and toast them on a pan.
- Spread a tablespoon of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun.
- Place a lettuce leaf on top of the mayonnaise.
- Place a patty on top of the lettuce leaf.
- Place a slice of cheese on top of the patty.
- Place a few slices of onion and tomato on top of the cheese slice.
- Squeeze a tablespoon of tomato ketchup on top of the tomato slices.
- Cover the burger with the top half of the bun.
- Repeat the process for the remaining burgers.
- Serve hot with tomato ketchup and fries.
Variations
Aloo Tikki Burger can be customized according to your taste. Here are some variations:
- Paneer Tikki Burger - replace the potato patty with paneer (cottage cheese) patty.
- Chicken Tikki Burger - replace the potato patty with chicken patty.
- Veggie Tikki Burger - replace the potato patty with mixed vegetable patty.
- Spicy Tikki Burger - add extra chilli powder or green chillies to make it spicier.
- Cheesy Tikki Burger - add extra cheese slices to make it cheesier.
Conclusion
Aloo Tikki Burger is a delicious and filling snack that can be enjoyed any time of the day. With its potato patty, burger buns, and Indian spices, it is a perfect blend of Indian and western flavors. Try this recipe at home and enjoy the taste of Indian street food in the comfort of your own home.