ALOO TIKKI

   Ingredients :

Outer Covering :

                 3 large boiled aloo
                 1 tsp salt
                 1/4th tsp black pepper powder

                 2 tbsp lemon juice
For Stuffing:
                 2/3rd cup green peas (boiled)
                 1/2 tbsp  minced ginger
                 1/4th tsp garam masala
                 1/4th tsp salt     

                  1/2tbsp red chili  powder

                  1/2tbsp cumin seeds

                  1 medium onion (chopped) 

                  Oil for pan frying

    Preparation :      

• Take the boiled green peas and mash them using a spoon or a fork. Add all the stuffing ingredients except oil and mash briefly. Divide the mixture into 10 equal portions and keep aside.
• Peel the potatoes and mash them very finely into smooth mashed potatoes. Add salt , pepper and lemon juice knead until properly mixed.
• Divide it into 10 equal portions.
• Now wash and dry your hands and rub them with little oil.
• Take each portion of potato mixture and make a ball. 
• Taking one at a time, gently flatten each ball into a round patty of about 1/2-inch thick and place a portion of stuffing in the center and fold the edges together very finely so that mixture does not come out.
• Now very gently flatten it into a 2-inch patty. Repeat the procedure for all pieces.
• Heat 1 tsp oil in a non-stick pan over a low heat. Slip in the patties, not too many at a time, and pan-fry on both sides till crisp golden brown, adding oil if required, on a very low heat. 
• Serve Aloo Tikki with green chutney or tamarind chutney and stirred curd.