There are many similarities in meals from different cuisines. Like these Tikkis and Chole. Tikkis are cutlets or patties usually made with potatoes, veggies, with onions, chili, spices and such. Served with Chole – Chickpea curry.

They sound like Crispy Potato Croquettes with a bean based sauce, dont they :).

My Dad prefers flavors that he knows. Some years back, it was next to impossible to get him to try something outside Indian food. He has since become just a bit more adventurous. So when Mom said we make some Aloo Tikki for early dinner, I suggested we add Quinoa to it. Mom was like, yes, add anything to the patty within certain limits, he wont know:). We kept the rest of the Tikki exactly like mom always makes it. You can use any of the spices you have or just add garam masala/curry powder or other spice blends instead of individual spices.



The patties can be easily made gluten-free by omitting the bread slice or substituting it with ground Oats.



Serve the patties as is, with sauce of choice like ketchup, Sriracha or BBQ.

Or with some hot chickpea curry, chopped onion and cilantro. You can also make burgers with the patties. Serve topped with sliced onion, tomato, greens, cilantro chutney, tamarind chutney or other sauces of choice. It was difficult taking pictures with the aroma of fresh hot Tikkis and Chole in the entire house.







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Steps:

Mash the potatoes. Add cooked Quinoa, onion, chili, ginger, cilantro, spices and crushed bread slice.







Mix well and shape into patties. Pan roast with a little oil until golden on both sides.