Paneer Aloo Tikki is a crispy and flavorful snack made with mashed potatoes, paneer (Indian cottage cheese), and spices. It’s a perfect dish for tea-time cravings, as a party appetizers, or even as a nutritious snack for kids.You can prefer it deep-fried, shallow-fried, or air-fried, this recipe is versatile and easy to make. In this article, we’ll cover different variations of this dish, including aloo paneer cutlets, paneer cutlets without potato, and air-fryer versions.
Various Cooking Methods
1. Shallow Frying (Traditional Method)
Heat oil in a pan and place the tikkis carefully. Cook on medium heat until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
2.Heathy Air Fryer or Potato paneer Oven Method
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Brush tikkis lightly with oil and place them in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
3. Without Potato Paneer Cutlet
Replace mashed potatoes with mashed sweet potatoes, grated carrots, or cooked chickpeas for a healthier variation. Follow the same steps as above for cooking.
Aloo Paneer Tikki for Toddlers & Kids
For a kid-friendly version you can avoid adding green chilies or reduce spice levels. Serve with homemade yogurt dip or mild tomato sauce.
Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with green chutney, tamarind chutney, or ketchup.You can also use them as burger patties for a delicious homemade snack. Pair them with a cup of masala chai for a perfect evening treat.
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Ingredients :- ( Serves 14 )
- 4 boiled Potatoes / Aloo
- 100 gm Cottage cheese / Paneer
- 1 tsp Ginger paste
- 1 tsp Chilli paste
- 1 tbsp Green Coriander / Dhaniya
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp Coriander powder / Dhaniya
- 1/2 tsp Cumin / Zeera
- 1/2 tsp Chaat Masala
- 1 tsp Dry mango powder / Aamchur
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala
- 1/2 tsp Carom / Ajwain
- 4 tbsp Bread crumb
- A pinch Asafoetida / Hing
- 3 tbsp Semolina / Suji
- Oil
Method:-
- Mash the boiled Potatoes.There shouldn’t be any lumps or chunks in it.
- Crumble and add Cottage cheese to it.
- Add and combine to a dough all the above ingredients including 2 tablespoons Bread crumb.
- Applying oil over your palm pinch a small portion of made dough in shape of Tikki
- Coat made Tikki with Bread crumb.
- Heat Oil and shallow fry made Tikki’s over a low heat till crispy golden brown.Flip them in between.
- Take out over paper towel,serve hot with sauce.
Note
- Instead of a Tikki you can make any other shape too.
- Frying on low heat makes Tikki’s crispy.