Alur Chop / Alu Ki Tikiya
(from anadnab18’s recipe box)
Source: http://icetrail.blogspot.in/2011/06/croquette-potatoes-recipe-cutlet-chop.html
Categories: Fry/Starter
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 5 Potatoes
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 4 tbsp of oil
- 1 tsp garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp ginger, chopped
- 2 green chillies, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 2 cloves
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 bunch coriander leaves, finely chopped
- 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Method:
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt and the potatoes. Cook until tender. Let cool slightly, then peel and mash the potatoes until smooth. Season with a dash of pepper and turmeric. Set aside.
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Fry the onion in little oil in a saucepan until golden brown. Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for a minute.
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Add the mashed potato, green chillies, coriander leaves and the other ingredients to the mixing bowl with the vinegar, turmeric and seasoning. Mix them well.
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Shape the mixture into small balls and form each ball into a cup. Flatten to form round cakes. Lightly coat with bread crumbs.
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Heat the remaining oil in a shallow skillet. Add the potato cakes and fry until golden brown. Remove them to paper towels to drain and then arrange on a serving platter.