Aloo Tikki

Serves: 4	Time: 45mins approx.
Ingredients
4 big potatoes. (Boiled and peeled) 3 slices White bread. 3 Green chilies. (Finely chopped) 3 tbsp Coriander leaves. (Finely chopped) 3 tbsp Oil/Ghee. (For shallow frying) Salt. (As per taste)

Procedure
1. Take the boiled potatoes and mash them until they form paste. (DON’T ADD WATER)
2. Soak all the bread slices in water and then squeeze them to remove all the excess water.
3. Mix the squeezed bread with the mashed potatoes. Mix it thoroughly.
4. Add green chilies, coriander leaves and salt to it. Mix it thoroughly. (In addition you can also add boiled green peas)
5. Take a medium chunk of that mixture and roll it into small balls and then flattened them to given them a shape of a cutlet/tikki/burger. (Apply some oil/ghee to your palms for smooth rolling else the batter might stick to your palms while rolling)
5. Heat 1 tbsp oil/ghee on the frying pan. (On a medium flame) Note: Add more oil when required.
6. Add 2 – 3 tikkis and fry them till a crisp golden crust is formed on both the sides of the tikki.
7. Remove them on a Kitchen paper or a tissue paper.
8. Serve hot with chutney or sauce accompanied with some hot beverage like Tea(chai) or Coffee.