ALOO TIKKI

Haaa!!!!Its been a long time that I really missed (my blog)all your colorful ,mouthwatering dishes and your wonderful,encouraging words.It ofcourse is a long break that i enjoyed most, as we made a 15-day trip to the East-Coast for the Christmas-New year Break.Though the season wasnt right to roam around the country it indeed has the most beautiful days in our lives.After getting back to LA i cought hold of Severe Cold.It took me almost 10 days to recover and now am pretty fine.Since am back lets make this year a lot more vibrant!!!Hey Guys missed to wish you all a Happy New Year 2009 and Happy Pongal.

INGREDIENTS:

Potatoes----------------------------3 big ones

Peas--------------------------------1/4 cup

Red Onion finely chopped--------1/4 cup(optional)

Chopped Mint&Cilantro----------1 tsp each finely

Green chillies chopped-----------2-3

Chaat masala,Garam masala-----1/2 tsp each

Red chilli powder----------------1/4 tsp or more

Ginger-Garlic paste--------------1 tsp

Dried Mango Powder------------1/4 tsp

Cumin Powder-------------------1/2 tsp

Bread Crumbs-------------------Enough to coat

Salt------------------------------to taste

Oil-------------------------------For shallow frying

DIRECTIONS:

1.Boil the potatoes till thoroughly cooked and peel,grate them.

2.Add the rest of the ingredients except bread crumbs , oil and mix well.

3.Make small balls and flatten them and make any shapes as you wish.

4.Take bread crumbs in a small plate and roll them over to coat the patties on all sides with them.

5.Heat oil ina pan and fry the flattened balls on both sides till golden brown.

6..Enjoy hot with any mild flavoured sauce.