Choley Chat with Aloo tikki(chick peas and Potato cutlet)

Choley Chat with Aloo tikki(chick peas and Potato cutlet)

A healthy, lip smacking chat recipe.This recipe is made with boiled chickpeas and potatoes curried and topped with a snack made with boiled potatoes called Aloo tikki ,served with 2 different sauces or chutneys.Tangy,a little sweet,bit spicy and fresh taste of herbs and added crunchy pomegranates  served with Green chutney and Date-Tamarind chutney.

Choley Chat with Aloo tikki

Ingredients :

Chick peas(choley dal)-2 cups.
Potatoes-300 grams.
Tomatoes-3 medium.
Onions-3 small.
Chilly powder-1 teaspoon.
Fennel seeds-1 teaspoon.
Salt-1 teaspoon.
Turmeric-1/2 teaspoon.
Jaggery-1 tablespoon.
Chat powder-1 tablespoon.
Chopped fresh ginger-1 teaspoon.
Canola oil-1 teaspoon.
Butter(optional)-1 teaspoon.

Extra onions and tomatoes finely chopped for dressing.And finely chopped coriander leaves.
Green chutney and Date-Tamarind chutney,Pomegranate's and Sev.

Choley Chat with Aloo tikki

 Procedure :
Soak chick peas for about 8 to 10 hours.
Peel potatoes,pressure cook potatoes and chickpeas for 5 to 6 whistles or till they or soft.
Heat oil in pan,saute onions,chopped ginger saute till golden brown,add chopped tomatoes.Cook till they are soft.

Choley Chat with Aloo tikki.

Add cooked chick peas and potatoes,mash them till they are soft.Add salt ,chilly powder,fennel seeds,chat powder,turmeric,jaggery and cook for 5 minutes.
Serve hot,spread  a cup of choley,then top it with 3 to 4 piece of aloo tikki,add  a teaspoon finely chopped onions 1/2 teaspoon of coriander,a table spoon of tomatoes.Spread  a table spoon of green chutney and date tamarind chutney each.

Choley Chat with Aloo tikki

Add Sev and pomegranate seeds and enjoy the chat.

indian dal recipes