The easiest way to make aloo tikki chaat! Use the instant pot to make smashable potatoes, then use the oven to crisp ’em up! Load with spices and toppings, and you’ve got chaat.
“Lazy tikki” is my mom’s creation. She’s been making this for years, long before smashed potatoes became a thing. These “tikkis” are essentially just spiced, smashed potatoes loaded with toppings. They’re soft and creamy inside with a crispy exterior.
It feels a little strange to refer to a dish of my mom’s as “lazy,” because if you know her, she is truly the opposite of lazy. She’s the kind of person who genuinely enjoys staying busy, is constantly on the move, and hates sitting still. It’s to the point where we all joke that mom was born without a lazy bone (my entire family loves that joke, lol. You see where I get my sense of humor).
But like the rest of us, there are times when even mom likes to keep things simple. The queen of kitty parties and hosting, she likes to have fun at her own get-togethers, so she keeps the food easy, yet delicious.
When mom makes lazy tikki, she will typically pan-fry the smashed potatoes, which works well and is an option if you’d like. But I think the oven is easier (lazier? ha), requires less oil, and is just as good. Mom approves of the oven too.
“My family loves to have this on the weekends. I’ve made it so often that I keep the spice mix premade in the pantry so that all I have to do is sprinkle it on. I usually make this with russet potatoes cooked in the instant pot and kept in the fridge until I’m ready to use them. Don’t forget to make the tamarind chutney and green chutney – they are amazing all together.
I and my family love your recipes SO MUCH. <3″
Chance
Here’s How to Make Lazy Tikki Chaat:
Use the instant pot to steam baby potatoes.
Then, remove the potatoes and place them on a baking sheet. Smash them with a glass and drizzle them with oil.
Add the spices to a bowl and mix well.
Then sprinkle the spice mix on top of the potatoes and bake.
Top with chutney and that’s it! You have a big batch of aloo tikki ready to eat.
This is a perfect party appetizer for all of the gatherings that will (hopefully) be happening soon!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds baby gold potatoes leave the peel on (potatoes are 1 to 2 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons oil
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon amchur powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kala namak (black salt)
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon paprika or Kashmiri chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Toppings:
- ½ cup yogurt whisked well with 2 tablespoons water and ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup green chutney to taste
- ¼ cup amchoor chutney to taste
- Pomegranate arils
- Cilantro and mint leaves
Instructions
- To Cook Potatoes in Instant Pot: Add 1 cup water to the instant pot, put a stainless steel steamer inside, and place the baby potatoes on top. Secure the lid, close the pressure valve and cook for 4 minutes at high pressure. Naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, then open the valve to release any remaining pressure. Turn off the instant pot, and let the potatoes cool down.
- Place the potatoes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a glass to smash them, keeping them in one piece. Drizzle oil over the potatoes.
- Preheat the oven to 450F.
- Gather all of the spices together in a bowl, mix well, and sprinkle spices on top of the potatoes.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden and crisp.
- Put them on a serving plate, and drizzle with yogurt sauce, green chutney, and amchoor chutney. Sprinkle with pomegranate arils, cilantro leaves, mint leaves.
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Notes
Taz says
This one was an instant hit!! really thankful for you and your recipes. I wish for more lazy recipes..
Ashley - My Heart Beets says
Taz, happy to hear that!! Thanks for the kind words 🙂 And I’ll keep the lazy recipes coming lol.