Alu tikki

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Alu tikki

Alu tikki served with mint and tamarind sauces and yogurt
Alternative names	Alu ki tikkia Alu ki tikki
Type	Snack
Place of origin	Indian Subcontinent
Region or state	India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan
Serving temperature	Hot
Main ingredients	Potatoes, peas, spices, herbs
Variations	Ragda pattice
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Alu tikki, also known as alu ki tikkia or alu ki tikki, is a snack originating from the Indian subcontinent; in Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi preparation, it is made of boiled potatoes, peas, and various curry spices. "Alu" means potato, and "tikki" means a small cutlet or croquette in Hindi-Urdu and Marathi. It is served hot along with a side of saunth, tamarind, and coriander-mint sauce, and sometimes dahi (yogurt) or chickpeas. The snack is a vegetarian alternative and an Indian equivalent of the hash brown.^[1][2]

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Alu tikki are mashed potato patties mixed with coriander, peas, and spices, deep fried in oil. Some North Indian dhabas or café-style eateries will sandwich the alu in bread.

Due to the broad geographical distribution of Indian people throughout the world, a number of variations on this dish exist.

In Mumbai, a popular version of alu tikki is served with a spicy curry and various chutneys. It is called Ragda pattice and is sold at various chaat stalls throughout the city and especially on Chowpatti Beach. The alu tikki in this region is made of mainly locally grown spices such as turmeric, whereas in Bangalore, more coriander is used.

In the United Kingdom, vegetable tikki is available from delicatessen counters at various shops.

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