ALOO KI TIKKI deep fried potato dumplings ideal as a starter.

ALOO KI TIKKI deep fried potato dumplings ideal as a starter. Preparation Time : 10-15 minutes Cooking Time : 10-15 minutes Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS Potato, boiled and mashed 6 medium Salt to taste Olive oil +deep fry 1 tablespoon Onion , chopped 1 medium Cottage cheese (paneer), grated 1/4 Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1/4 cup Cashewnuts, crushed 6-8 Red chilli powder 1/2 tablespoon

METHOD Add salt to mashed potatoes and knead into a smooth dough. Divide into twelve equal portions.Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a pan and sauté onion till translucent. Cool and mix with paneer, coriander leaves, cashewnuts, red chilli powder and salt. Divide the mixture into twelve equal portions. Stuff each portion of mashed potato with a portion of the paneer mixture. Roll and shape into tikkis (roundels) of approximately two-inch diameter and half-inch thickness. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai (wok) and deep-fry the tikkis till golden brown. Drain and place on absorbent paper. Serve hot with tomato ketchup or mint chutney.