Aloo Tikki Burger

Ingredients(for 1 burger (whole wheat bun + aloo tikki + veggies + chutney))

• 2 medium Boiled potatoes (peeled and mashed)
• 2 Whole wheat buns (preferably homemade or store-bought)
• 1/4 cup Green peas (steamed and mashed) - optional
• 1 small Carrot (grated) - optional
• 1 small Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp Coriander leaves (chopped (dhaniya))
• 1 Green chilli (finely chopped) - optional
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala
• 1/2 tsp Cumin powder (jeera powder)
• to taste Salt
• 4 Lettuce leaves - optional
• 1 Tomato (sliced) - optional
• 2 tbsp Low-fat yogurt (for dahi chutney, optional) - optional
• 2 tbsp Mint-coriander chutney (homemade preferred) - optional
• 1/4 cup Whole wheat bread crumbs (for binding)
• 2 tsp Olive oil (for shallow frying)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, steamed peas, grated carrot, chopped onion, chopped coriander leaves, green chilli, garam masala, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well to form a smooth dough-like mixture.

   5 minutes

   Ensure potatoes are completely cool and dry to avoid soggy tikkis.

2. 2

   Add whole wheat bread crumbs to the mixture for binding. Mix until the tikki mixture holds together. Adjust salt and spices as needed.

   2 minutes

   If the mixture is too sticky, add more bread crumbs gradually.

3. 3

   Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each into a round, flat tikki (patty) about the size of your buns.

   3 minutes

   Press gently to ensure even cooking.

4. 4

   Heat a non-stick tawa or skillet over medium flame. Add 2 tsp olive oil and shallow fry the tikkis on both sides until golden brown and crisp (about 3-4 minutes per side). Drain on absorbent paper.

   8 minutes

   Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if needed.