Patta Gobhi Aloo Tikki – Crispy Indian Cabbage Potato Cutlets
Patta Gobhi Aloo Tikki is a delicious North Indian-style snack made with grated cabbage, mashed potatoes, and aromatic spices. These shallow-fried tikkis are perfect as an evening tea-time treat or a party starter. Crisp on the outside and soft inside, they’re both comforting and wholesome.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated cabbage (Patta Gobhi)
- 4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder (or cornflour)
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
- Oil for shallow frying
Instructions
- Grate the cabbage and squeeze out excess water if needed.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cabbage and mashed potatoes.
- Add arrowroot, chopped green chili, coriander leaves, cumin powder, chaat masala, red chili powder, and salt.
- Mix everything thoroughly until you get a soft dough-like consistency.
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan on medium flame.
- Take small portions of the mixture, roll into balls and flatten them into tikkis.
- Place 3–4 tikkis in the pan and shallow fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove on absorbent paper to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with tomato ketchup or green chutney.
Chef’s Tips
- For extra crunch, you can add a tablespoon of rice flour or crushed cornflakes to the mixture.
- Replace arrowroot with besan or bread crumbs if not avoiding gluten.
- Add grated carrot or beetroot for color and nutrition.
- For a vegan touch, avoid butter or ghee while frying.
- Add a pinch of garam masala or dry mango powder for tanginess.