Name: Best Aloo Tikki Burger Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Potatoes (Boiled, cut in cubes); 1/4 cup Peas (steamed); 2 tbsp Coriander leaves (Finely Chopped); 2 Green Chilies (Finely Chopped); 1 inch Ginger (grated); ¼ tsp Garam masala powder; ½ tsp Cumin powder; ½ cup Cornflakes (coarsely crushed); 4 Burger Buns; ½ cup Burger Sauce (Mayonnaise + Ketchup + Chili Sauce); 2 Tomatoes (Sliced); 1 Onion (Sliced); 8 nos. Lettuce

Vegan Vegetarian

This McDonald style Aloo Tikki Burger is a cult favourite veggie burger. Mildly spicy crispy potato patties coupled with sliced tomatoes, onion and signature sauce between the burger buns is what this simple vegetarian burger offers.

If you are in India or have ever been here then chances are that you have seen this super popular veggie burger on McDonald’s menu. Suited for Indian tastebuds, it offers a veg burger option to those who are looking for meat substitute options.

In this blogpost I will tell you how I make the exact copycat style of mcdonald’s aloo tikki burger at home easily. Simple ingredients that give you a delicious tikki burger in the matter of minutes.

veg burger with potato patties, sliced tomatoes, onion and lettuce

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How to make crispy Aloo Patty for Tikki Burger

The moment you take a big bite into a McAloo Tikki Burger it’s the crispy aloo veg patty inside that packs the punch. Slowly you get all the flavours together, aloo tikki patty with a slight crunch from peas and smokey flavour from cumin coming together with the signature cheesy sauce.

I have been making this veg aloo tikki burger for so many years and I think I have finally nailed the recipe for veg patty that’s is delicious yet healthy.

Boil the potatoes till they are just cooked and then spread them out on a tea towel to cool them off. This way they will loose the extra moisture and won’t make the burger patty soggy.
If you have noticed, these aloo patties always have a few peas in them which are slightly cooked. So, I steam them a bit to loose the crunch before mashing them into the potatoes.
I keep the spices to the minimum as I do not want them to overplay the flavours. Basic seasonings such as salt & pepper along with a little bit of cumin powder add the right amount of smokey flavour
Although potato is a great binding agent, these veggie patties need a little bit more to get them to hold their shape. Normally recipes call for breadcrumbs or even poha (beaten rice), but I prefer using crushed cornflakes or oats. Needless to say, these vegan patties turn up gluten-free and much healthier
Instead of deep frying, I place them on a griddle or tawa and fry them with a knob of butter. The ingredients of aloo tikki are already cooked so all we need is to make the exterior crispy and brown.

Aloo Tikki Burgers ingredients

• 1 cup Boiled Potatoes cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup Peas – steamed
• Chopped Coriander leaves & Green Chilies
• Ginger
• Garam masala powder
• Cumin powder
• Cornflakes – alternate would be oats, breadcrumbs, beaten rice, etc

McDonald style Aloo Tikki Burger recipe instructions

We will start by prepping for the burger patties. Boil the potatoes till they are just done. Once they have cooled down completely, peel them and spread them on a plate or a kitchen towel to dry up a little bit.
Meanwhile, steam the Peas. I like doing this in Microwave Oven. Simply add a tablespoon of water to the bowl of peas and cook it on high for 5 minutes. Drain the water and allow the peas to sit on the sieve for a couple of minutes.
In a mixing bowl, add the boiled potatoes along with peas and mash them together.
Add crushed cornflakes, grated ginger, finely chopped chilies, and fresh coriander leaves along with the spices. Mix everything well into a smooth dough.
Here you can play around with flavors by adding spices of your choice such as coriander powder, chaat masala powder, and even finely chopped onion & garlic.
Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and form them into patties.
Heat a griddle pan or a skillet and drop a knob of butter. Place the burger patty in the pan and cook it on medium-low heat. We need them to get a good char making them crispy. Turn them over and allow the next side to cook as well.
Once done, take them out and place them on a plate.
On another skillet, drop a knob of butter and place the burger buns cut in halves. Once they turn golden, take them out.
To assemble the burgers, place the bottom half of the burger bun. Slather some burger sauce. Start creating layers with lettuce, aloo tikki burger patty, tomato slices, and onion rings. Top with the other half of the bun and serve.

Veg Burger with sliced onion, tomato and lettuce greens between sesame buns

Serving suggestions for McAloo Tikki Burgers

The classic way of serving these veg aloo tikki burgers is with french fries and a tall glass of coke (well I prefer iced tea!). If I am planning for a healthy meal, then I go for a side of garden salad with a cup of green tea.

Meal Prep or Storing Ideas

Wanna know how to enjoy this best aloo tikki burger recipe? Make it twice. Or, make a double batch of the aloo tikki burger patty and freeze half of it for later. Place them in a freezer-friendly glass container with butter paper placed between them. This will prevent them from sticking to each other.

Put on the lid tightly and put this in the freezer. You can use these up in the next 7 to 10 days. When you are ready to use, take them out and thaw them before frying. Proceed with making the burgers as per your choice.

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Best Aloo Tikki Burger Recipe

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

30 mins

McDonald style Aloo Tikki Burger is a cult favourite veggie burger. Mildly spicy crispy potato patties coupled with sliced tomatoes, onion and signature sauce between the burger buns is what this simple vegetarian burger offers. Suited for Indian tastebuds, it offers a veg burger option to those who are looking for meat substitute options.

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Burger Recipes, Potato Recipes, Vegan Recipes, vegetarian recipes

Servings: 4 Burgers

Author: Priyanka

Ingredients

For Aloo Tikki Patty

1 cup Potatoes Boiled, cut in cubes
1/4 cup Peas steamed
2 tbsp Coriander leaves Finely Chopped
2 Green Chilies Finely Chopped
1 inch Ginger grated
¼ tsp Garam masala powder
½ tsp Cumin powder
½ cup Cornflakes coarsely crushed

For Burger

4 Burger Buns
½ cup Burger Sauce Mayonnaise + Ketchup + Chili Sauce
2 Tomatoes Sliced
1 Onion Sliced
8 nos. Lettuce

Instructions

To make the Aloo Tikki Patties

Boil the potatoes till they are just done. Once they have cooled down completely, peel them and spead them on a plate or a kitchen towel to dry up a little bit.
Meanwhile steam the peas. Drain the water and allow the peas to sit on the sieve for a couple of minutes.
In a mixing bowl, add the boiled potatoes along with peas and mash them together.
Add crushed cornflakes, grated ginger, finely chopped chilies and fresh coriander leaves along with the spices. Mix everything well into a smooth dough.
Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and form them into patties.
Heat a griddle pan or a skillet and drop a knob of butter. Place the burger patty in the pan and cook it on medium-low heat. Turn them over and allow the next side to cook as well. Once done, take them out and place it on a plate.

To assemble the Aloo Tikki Burgers

On another skillet, drop a knob of butter and place the burger buns cut in halves. Once they turn golden, take them out.
To assemble the burgers, place the bottom half of the burger bun. Slather some burger sauce. Start creating layers with lettuce, aloo tikki burger patty, tomato slices and onion rings. Top with the other half of the bun and serve.