STUFFED ALU KI TIKKI

Ingredients:---

Potatoes - 4 (boiled and mashed),
Salt to taste,
Chaat masala - 1 tsp,
Bread crumbs - 2 tbsp,
Cornflour - 1 tbsp,
Ghee for shallow frying,

For the stuffing
Dhuli urad dal - 1/2 cup (soaked),
Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp,
Ginger-green chilli paste - 1 tsp,
Chilli powder - 1tsp,
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp,
Garam masala - 1 tsp,
Mango powder (amchur) - 1 tbsp,
Oil - 2 tbsp,
Salt to taste,
Cashew-nuts - 7-8 (broken),
Raisins - 7-8,
Chopped coriander - 1 tbsp (chopped),

Method

1. Drain the urad dal.
2. Heat oil in a pan. Add asafoetida and ginger-green chilli paste.
3. Add chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, mango powder, and salt and stir for 5 to 7 minutes till the masala are cooked.
4. Add chopped coriander, cashew-nuts and raisins.
5. Divide the filling into 8 postions, equal Shape each portion into an even sized round ball and keep aside.
6. Now mix in salt, chaat masala, cornflour, bread crumbs to the mashed potatoes and mix well.
7. Divide into eight equal portions.
8. Place one portion of the filling mixture in the center of the potato mixture.
9. Seal the ends tightly and make balls. Flatten them.
10. Shallow fry on a griddle with a little oil until light golden brown in colour. Turn and fry the other side.
11. Serve hot with imli ki chutney and mint chutney.