Aloo Tikki (Potato or Yam Cutlets)

Ingredients:

4 medium potatoes or yams

1.5 cups cooked chick peas (or 1 can drained and washed)

Spices:

2 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

½ tsp garam masala powder

1 tsp red pepper flakes

1 tsp salt

2-3 tbsp fresh mint (or can use 1-2 tbsp dry mint)

1 tbsp fresh cilantro (i just throw lots more in there bc I love fresh cilantro)

1-2 fresh jalapeno peppers, chopped (can skip if you don’t like it hot)

1 tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice

1/8 cup oil free breadcrumbs (optional)

½ cup chopped green onions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with a silpat (preferred) or parchment paper.

2. Boil, peel, and mash potatoes

3. mash the chickpeas and mix with the potatoes

4. add in all the spices and fresh ingredients above and mix well.

5. Form circular flat patties with your hands and bake for 20 minutes on one side, then flip and bake for an additional 10 minutes on the other side. Serve alone as a veggie burger or as a side. Yummy with whole wheat pita and mango chutney. Recipe courtesy of Aliyah Khan.