Methi Malai Matar Aloo Tikki / Kebab
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

Methi Malai Matar Aloo Tikki / Kebab

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Marinated in spiced yoghurt, Kashmiri chillies, and garlic, then roasted over roaring tandoor charcoal embers with charred edges.

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup green peas, boiled
  • • 1/2 cup chopped fresh fenugreek leaves
  • • 1 boiled potato, mashed
  • • 2 tbsp thick cream
  • • 1 green chili, finely chopped
  • • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • • 2 tbsp roasted gram flour (besan)
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 3 tbsp ghee, for shallow-frying

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Crush the boiled peas to a coarse mash, leaving some whole for texture.

2
Phase 2

Add the fenugreek leaves, potato, cream, green chili, garam masala, gram flour and salt; knead into a soft dough.

3
Phase 3

Form into small round patties with lightly oiled palms.

4
Phase 4

Rest the patties for 20 minutes so they firm up.

5
Phase 5

Shallow-fry in ghee until golden and crisp on both sides.

6
Phase 6

Serve hot with mint chutney.