Aloo Tikki Street Style Recipe (Crispy & Authentic)

If you love Indian street food, then aloo tikki street style is pure emotion 🤍. Crispy on the outside, soft and spicy on the inside—this is the same Delhi-style aloo tikki you get from roadside chaat stalls, served hot with chutneys or turned into full aloo tikki chaat.

The best part? You can make these perfectly crispy aloo tikkis at home with simple ingredients and a few street-style tricks.

Let’s make authentic street-style aloo tikki step by step 🥔🔥

Quick Recipe Info

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 8–10 tikkis
• Difficulty: Easy

What Makes Street-Style Aloo Tikki Different?

Street-style aloo tikki is special because:
✅ No fancy ingredients
✅ Extra crispy crust
✅ Soft, spicy center
✅ Minimal binding (not like cutlets)
✅ Cooked slowly on tawa

That’s why it tastes so different from regular homemade tikkis.

Ingredients for Aloo Tikki (Street Style)

Main Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes (boiled & mashed, no lumps)
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• 2 tbsp bread crumbs (optional but helps crispiness)
• Salt to taste

Street-Style Spices

• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp amchur (dry mango powder)
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 green chili (finely chopped, optional)
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

For Frying

• Oil (for shallow frying)

Tools You’ll Need

• Mixing bowl
• Tawa or flat pan
• Spatula

Step-by-Step Aloo Tikki Street Style Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Potato Mixture

1. Take boiled, cooled potatoes in a bowl.
2. Mash well—no chunks at all.
3. Add cornflour, bread crumbs, salt, and all spices.
4. Add green chili and coriander.
5. Mix gently to form a soft dough.

✅ Mixture should be soft but not sticky.

Step 2: Shape the Tikkis

1. Take lemon-sized portions.
2. Roll lightly and flatten into medium-thick patties.
3. Keep them smooth—no cracks.

Step 3: Heat the Tawa

1. Heat a heavy tawa on medium-low flame.
2. Add enough oil to coat the surface lightly.

Street vendors always cook aloo tikki slowly—that’s the secret.

Step 4: Shallow Fry the Tikkis

1. Place tikkis on hot tawa.
2. Let them cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes.
3. Flip gently and cook the other side.
4. Press lightly with spatula for crisp edges.
5. Cook until both sides are golden and crispy.

🔥 Total frying time per tikki: 6–8 minutes

Step 5: Serve Hot

Your crispy street-style aloo tikki is ready 😍

Also Check: Street Style Pani Puri Recipe

How to Serve Aloo Tikki (Street Style)

Simple Street-Style

✅ Green chutney
✅ Tamarind chutney
✅ Chopped onions
✅ Lemon juice

Full Aloo Tikki Chaat

• Crush tikki slightly
• Add curd
• Add green & imli chutney
• Sprinkle chaat masala + sev

Pure chaat wali feeling 🤤

Tips for Crispy Street-Style Aloo Tikki

✅ Use starchy potatoes
✅ Potatoes must be completely cool
✅ Don’t add too much cornflour
✅ Cook on medium-low flame
✅ Don’t flip again and again
✅ More patience = more crispiness

Variations You Can Try

1) Stuffed Aloo Tikki

Stuff with peas masala or paneer.

2) No Cornflour Version

Use only bread crumbs (traditional style).

3) Extra Crispy Version

Coat lightly with dry bread crumbs before frying.

4) Air Fryer Aloo Tikki

Brush with oil and air fry at 180°C for 12–15 minutes, flipping once.

Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

• Shape tikkis and refrigerate for 6–8 hours
• Shallow fry fresh for best taste
• Avoid freezing (texture changes)

Nutrition (Approx Per Tikki)

• Calories: 120–150 kcal
• Carbs: high
• Comfort street food 😄

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Using hot potatoes
❌ Adding water
❌ Frying on high flame
❌ Overmixing the dough
❌ Making very thin tikkis

Conclusion

This aloo tikki street style recipe gives you the exact crispy, flavorful tikki you love from Indian street food stalls. With simple ingredients and the right technique, you can recreate that authentic taste at home—no compromise.