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Easy Indian Spiced Mashed Potato Cakes

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  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 6
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Create a new tradition with these easy mashed potato cakes, known as Aloo Tikki, that bring the spice flavors of India to your table.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Feb 4, 2018
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 cup Betty Crocker™ Mashed Potatoes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup frozen sweet peas, cooked, cooled
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño chile
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 small sprigs cilantro, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and butter to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in milk and potatoes just until moistened. Let stand about 30 seconds or until liquid is absorbed. Beat with fork until smooth. Transfer to medium bowl; let stand 10 minutes to cool.
  • 2
    Sprinkle garam masala, chili powder, coriander, cumin, ginger and salt over potatoes; stir to combine. Sprinkle cornstarch over mixture; stir to combine. Add peas, 1 tablespoon of the cilantro, and the jalapeño chile. Mix completely. In small bowl, mix remaining tablespoon cilantro with the yogurt; stir to blend, and set aside.
  • 3
    Divide potato mixture into 12 equal-size balls. Gently flatten each ball into 1 1/2-inch patty, 1/2 inch thick.
  • 4
    In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Working in batches, cook patties about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown on each side and heated through. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate; continue until all patties are cooked.
  • 5
    Serve topped with dollop of yogurt mixture; garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Garam masala is a traditional Indian spice blend commonly consisting of pepper, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, bay leaf and cumin. Look for it in the spice section of the grocery store.
  • tip 2
    Sour cream or Greek yogurt can be substituted for the plain yogurt in this recipe.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 Cakes
Calories from Fat
90
Trans Fat
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Exchanges:
Free
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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