Aloo Tikki with Spiced Lentil Topping

Ingredients

• 700 g floury potatoes
• 400 g tinned green lentils
• 2 tsp chaat masala
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp tamarind paste
• 1 red onion
• 25 g fresh coriander
• 1 green chilli
• 4 tbsp sunflower oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin

Method

1. 1

   Boil the potatoes until tender, drain, mash and allow to cool. Season with chaat masala, cumin seeds and salt. Shape into 8 round patties.

2. 2

   Heat 3 tbsp oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the tikki patties for 3–4 minutes per side until deeply golden and crisp. Keep warm.

3. 3

   In a separate small pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and add ground cumin. Add drained lentils with 3 tbsp water and chaat masala. Warm through for 3 minutes, seasoning to taste.

4. 4

   Finely dice the red onion and slice the green chilli.

5. 5

   Place two tikki patties per person in a shallow bowl. Spoon over the warm spiced lentils.

6. 6

   Drizzle with tamarind paste and finish with red onion, sliced chilli and fresh coriander.