Craving a delicious, spicy, and satisfying burger with a desi twist? This Aloo Tikki Burger recipe is just what you need! Made with a crisp and flavorful potato patty (aloo tikki), fresh veggies, and your favorite sauces stacked between soft burger buns, this Indian-style veggie burger is a hit for kids and adults.
Whether you're looking for a quick snack, a weekend treat, or a fun dinner idea, this homemade aloo tikki burger is easy to make and flavorful. Try my other Potato Recipes, including Aloo Tikki Chaat, Jalapeno Poppers, Zucchini Fries, Bread Pakora, Roasted Potatoes in Air Fryer, and many more.
Let's dive into this step-by-step aloo tikki burger recipe guaranteed to satisfy your burger cravings with an Indian twist! 🍔🔥
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ABOUT ALOO TIKKI BURGER
An Aloo Tikki Burger is a yummy Indian-style burger with a crispy potato patty (called aloo tikki) placed inside a soft bun. It's just like your favorite burger—but with a fun desi twist!
The potato patty is made from boiled potatoes, peas, and spices, then cooked until golden and crunchy. It's topped with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, and tasty sauces like ketchup and mayonnaise.
This burger is not too spicy, easy to eat, and flavorful. You can enjoy it at lunch, dinner, or even a weekend treat. It's one of the most loved snacks by kids (and grown-ups too)!
So if you love burgers and potatoes, this one's perfect! 🍔😋
🥘 INGREDIENT NOTES
- Potatoes: This is the central part for making Tikki (patty). Use boiled and mashed potatoes so that the tikkis can be appropriately shaped.
- Green Peas: Add a soft texture and sweetness to the tikki. Use boiled and lightly mashed peas.
- Spices: You don't need many spices to make tikki. Add red chili powder, garam masala powder, roasted cumin powder, and chaat masala.
- Poha: Add soaked poha to the potato mixture to absorb moisture from the potatoes.
- All Purpose & Corn Flour Mix: Dipping the tikki in all-purpose flour and corn flour batter helps bread the tikki properly.
- Breadcrumbs: Once tikkis are dipped in all-purpose batter, they need to be breaded using breadcrumbs to make the outer layer crisp.
- Burger Buns: You can use soft burger buns or whole wheat buns. Toast them in the pan with some butter for extra taste.
- Topping: You will also need lettuce, sliced tomatoes, onions, and a Cheese slice (optional).
- Sauces: For a creamy and slightly spicy flavor, use Sriracha mayonnaise. You can also use Ketchup.
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🔪INSTRUCTIONS
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Make Tikki (Patty):
- Step 1—Saute Onions: Add oil to a pan. When the oil is hot, add cumin seeds. Once the cumin seeds splutter, add the chopped onions.
2. Step 2—Add Potatoes: Once the onions are sauteed and turn golden brown, add boiled and mashed potatoes, free from lumps. You can also add boiled and mashed peas at this time.
3. Step 3 - Add Spices: Next, add spices, including red chili powder, garam masala powder, chaat masala, and salt. Then add finely chopped cilantro to the potatoes.
4. Step 4 - Mix: Mix all the ingredients until combined properly. Let it sit until the potatoes are no longer hot and at room temperature.
Bread Tikki:
5. Step 5—Make Flour Batter: Mix all-purpose flour and corn flour with water until it resembles pancake batter.
6. Breadcrumbs: Next, add breadcrumbs and salt to another bowl.
7. Step 7 - Dip Tikki in Batter: Take a ball-shaped potato mixture, form it into a ball, and flatten it. Then dip it in all-purpose flour batter.
8. Step 8—Coat: Then, properly coat the Tikki with breadcrumbs. This will help provide the crispy texture.
Frying:
9. Step 9—Fry Tikki: Drop the tikki in hot oil and fry until both sides are golden brown.
10. Step 10—Remove Excess Oil: Once the tikkis are fried and crispy, place them on the slotted tray to remove excess oil.
11. Add lettuce and mayonnaise to a bowl and mix until well combined.
12. Add butter to the pan and toast buns until crispy.
Assembling:
12. Place the bottom half of the bun on a plate and add a spoonful of siracha-mayonnaise to it.
13. Top it with lettuce and Cheese (optional). Then add fried tikkis and lightly press them. Add onion and tomato slices to it. Add ketchup, or any other sauce of your choice. Cover with the top bun, and enjoy!
💭EXPERT TIPS
- Get Starchy Potatoes: Choose russet or regular Indian potatoes, which mash well and hold their shape better. Avoid waxy potatoes.
- Make the Mixture Dry: Ensure the potato mixture is dry and not moist. If it is moist, add soaked poha, as it lacks flavor.
- Chill the Potatoes: Chill the potatoes for 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator before frying. This helps them stay firm and crisp during cooking.
- Cook at Medium Heat: Fry the tikkis on medium heat to ensure they're golden and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. High heat can burn them quickly.
- Toast the Buns: Lightly toast the burger buns with butter or ghee to prevent them from becoming soggy and add extra taste.
- Add Crunchy Veggies: For extra texture, use lettuce, onions, or even coleslaw. Pat the veggies dry before adding them to avoid a soggy burger.
FAQs
Yes! You can shape the tikkis and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before frying or baking.
If the mixture is too soft or wet, it can break. Add breadcrumbs or cornflour to firm it up. Chilling the tikki before frying helps it hold its shape.
Absolutely! You can bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes or air fry at 180°C for 15–18 minutes until golden and crisp.
For a healthy and flavorful spread, you can use yogurt-based dips, hung curd with herbs, or green chutney.
Cool them completely and store them in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat by pan-frying or air-frying before using. You can also freeze tikki, which will increase the shelf life.
Serve it with French fries, baked potato wedges, coleslaw, or fruit juice for a complete meal.
SIMILAR RECIPES
ALOO TIKKI BURGER
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2-3 Potatoes boiled and mashed
- ½ cup Peas boiled and mashed (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 small Onion
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- Salt as needed
- 1 handful Cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoon Poha (Flatten Rice) soak for 5 minutes and squueze the water.
- Oil for frying
Spices
- ¼ teaspoon Red Chili Powder or as needed
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- ½ teaspoon Mango/Amchur Powder or Chaat Masala
- ½ teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder
- Salt
For Burger:
- 6 Burger Buns
- 4 slices Cheese optional
- 1 cup Lettuce
- 2-3 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- 2-3 tablespoon Spicy Mayonnaise
- 2-3 tablespoon Ketchup
- 2-3 tablespoon Green Chutney optional
- 1 Onion sliced
- 1 Tomato sliced
- 1 tablespoon Butter
Instructions
Make Tikki (Patty)
- In a pan, add oil. When oil is hot, add cumin seeds. When they splutter, add chopped onions. Let them cook for 2-3 minutes or until they turn golden brown in color. Then add boiled and mashed potatoes. Add boiled and mashed peas in the pan along with potatoes.2-3 Potatoes, ½ cup Peas, 1 tablespoon Oil, 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds, 1 small Onion
- Then add all the spices including salt, red chili powder, garam masala, amchoor powder, and roasted cumin powder. Add soaked poha and chopped cilantro and mix until everything is combined properly.1 handful Cilantro, 2 tablespoon Poha (Flatten Rice), ¼ teaspoon Red Chili Powder, 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder, ½ teaspoon Mango/Amchur Powder, ½ teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder, Salt
- Transfer the potato mixture in a bowl and let it sit in refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until the potato mixture gets little cold or at room temperature.
Bread Tikki
- In a bowl add breadcrumbs and salt, and combine everything propelry.1 cup Breadcrumbs, Salt
- In another bowl, add all-purpose flour, salt, and corn flour. Slowing add water as much as needed to make flowing consistency batter like a pancake batter.1 cup All-Purpose Flour, 1 tablespoon Cornstarch, Salt
Frying
- Heat the oil in the frying pan until hot. Take a small ball shaped potato mixture and roll it into ball. Flatten it a little using your palm and then dip in flour batter until covered. Then place it in a breadcrumbs and coat the tikkis properly from all sides. Then place the tikki in the hot oil.Oil
- Once the tikkis turn golden brown in color, remove from oil and place it on te slotted tray to remove the excess oil.
Lettuce Salad
- Mix lettuce and Mayonnaise until well combined.2-3 tablespoon Mayonnaise, 1 cup Lettuce
Assembling
- Add butter to the pan and toast buns until crispy.6 Burger Buns, 1 tablespoon Butter
- Place the bottom half of the bun on a plate and add a spoonful of spicy mayonnaise to it.2-3 tablespoon Spicy Mayonnaise
- Top it with lettuce salad and Cheese (optional). Then add fried tikkis and lightly press them. Add onion and tomato slices to it. Add ketchup, or any other sauce of your choice. Cover with the top bun, and enjoy!2-3 tablespoon Ketchup, 2-3 tablespoon Green Chutney, 1 Onion, 1 Tomato, 4 slices Cheese
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Notes
- Get Starchy Potatoes: Choose russet or regular Indian potatoes, which mash well and hold their shape better. Avoid waxy potatoes.
- Make the Mixture Dry: Ensure the potato mixture is dry and not moist. If it is moist, add soaked poha, as it lacks flavor.
- Chill the Potatoes: Chill the potatoes for 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator before frying. This helps them stay firm and crisp during cooking.
- Cook at Medium Heat: Fry the tikkis on medium heat to ensure they're golden and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. High heat can burn them quickly.
- Toast the Buns: Lightly toast the burger buns with butter or ghee to prevent them from becoming soggy and add extra taste.
- Add Crunchy Veggies: For extra texture, use lettuce, onions, or even coleslaw. Pat the veggies dry before adding them to avoid a soggy burger.
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Parth says
Just right for the weather. Thank you for sharing!