Homemade potato patties are a simple, crispy snack made from mashed potatoes mixed with spices and shallow-fried until golden. In South Asia, a very similar dish is known as Aloo Tikki.
Here’s an easy homemade version:
🥔 Ingredients
- 3–4 medium potatoes (boiled and peeled)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped, optional)
- 2 green chilies (finely chopped, optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander (chopped)
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 2–3 tbsp cornflour or breadcrumbs (for binding)
- Oil for shallow frying
👩🍳 Instructions
- Boil & mash potatoes
Boil until soft, then mash them well (no lumps). - Mix ingredients
Add onion, chilies, coriander, spices, salt, and cornflour. Mix until it forms a firm dough-like mixture. - Shape patties
Take small portions and flatten into round or oval patties. - Heat oil
Add a thin layer of oil in a pan over medium heat. - Fry patties
Cook each patty 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. - Drain & serve
Place on paper towels to remove excess oil.
🍽️ Serving ideas
- With ketchup or chili sauce
- With mint yogurt chutney
- Inside burgers or wraps
- As a tea-time snack
If you want, I can also give you a crispy restaurant-style version or a no-fry air fryer method.
