Aloo Corn Tikki (Potato Corn Patties)

Looking for a quick tikki/ cutlet without the hassle -- this dish does the trick!

Category: Bites and Snacks
Ingredients (Serving for 4)

Potatoes: 3 medium sized
Corn kernels : 1 can
Capsicum : 1 medium sized
Onion : 1 medium sized
Ginger : 1 inch piece
Garlic : 4-6 cloves
Green Chilli : 2-3
Fresh coriander : 1/4 cup, leaves chopped finely
White Bread slices: 8
Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
Soy sauce 1/2 tbsp (optional)
White pepper powder: 1/2 tsp
Ajinomoto: 1/4 tsp
Bread crumbs: 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Oil to deep fry

Method

• Boil potatoes in a pressure cooker (or suffcient water). Once cool, drain, peel and grate potato.(I find this gives better results than mashing them with the other ingredients for this recipe).
• Drain, thoroughly wash corn kernels. Wash, halve, deseed and finely chop capsicum. Peel, wash and finely chop onion.
• Peel, wash and chop ginger, garlic and green chilis finely. Remove.Trim, wash and finely chop coriander leaves.
• Take the grated potato. Add the corn, capsicum, onion, ginger, garlic, green chillies & coriander leaves. Now add in the cornstarch, pepper powder, ajinomoto and salt (plus soya sauce if you choose) and mix thoroughly.
• Cut off the sides from the bread and tear into smaller pieces (about an inch size). Add to the potato mixture and knead into a semi-hard dough. Break off dough into small pieces and shape into flat rounds. Roll in breadcrumbs, press lightly and keep aside.
• Heat sufficient oil in a wok. Take tikki and and deep fry the prepared peices for two to three mintues, or until crisp and golden brown in color, turning occasioanlly.Remove, drain onto an absorbent kitchen towel.
• Serve hot with Mint Chutney or Ketchup.

Tips:

• Try to drain as much water as you from the corn & capsicum possible before adding to potato mixture as this makes it easier to keep tikkis in shape.
• The bread absorbs extra moisture and prevents tikki from breaking while frying. You may add more bread slices than the recipe if you feel the dough is loose.
• You may serve with bread slices for a more filling dinner.

[Pictures to follow when I prepare this dish again]