Chola Tikki, Chickpeas Crispy Patties
Chola Tikki (chickpeas patties) is a spicy and yummy indian snack. Tikki is a nice chat recipes. Just the smell of Tikki can make you hungry.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpeas boiled garbanzo kable chana
- 3 medium potatoes
- 1 tbsp ginger shredded
- 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
- 2 green chilies chopped, adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- oil to shallow fry
For Serving
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp hari cilantro chutney
- 2 tbsp tamarind chutney
Instructions
- Boil potatoes until they are tender. Once cooked, drain the water and let the potatoes cool down. Note: Do not cool the potatoes under running water because the potatoes will absorb the extra water, making potatoes mushy. After potatoes are cool, peel the skin off and mash the potatoes.
- Drain the water out of the chickpeas and dry the chickpeas using paper towel making sure there is no access water in chickpeas. Mash the chickpeas coarsely.
- Mix all the ingredients together; adjust salt and pepper to your taste. With oiled hands, divide the mixture into 8 to 10 equal portions. Make them into the shape of patties keeping them about a half inch thick.
- Heat the oil in a flat bottom saucepan on medium high heat (oil should cover the surface of the pan generously). To check the oil, place a little piece of tikki in the oil, this should make the oil sizzle.
- Place the Tikkis in the pan and shallow fry the Tikkis on both sides until both sides are golden brown. If the Tikki is very dry use more oil as needed without making them too greasy.
- You may have to adjust the heat while cooking as needed.
Notes
Serving suggestions:
Serve Tikki hot. Drizzle some
, tamarind chutney and hari chutney over the Tikki, or use any combination you prefer. See the recipes for chutney on this site.
Tips
Substitute the boiled chickpeas with can chickpeas.
Also if mixture is too moist Tikki will break.
Tikki can be made before and refrigerated for two to three days. Before serving, heat the Tikki over the skiltet .
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Savor the Flavor of Chola Tikki
Chola Tikki are crispy and flavorful patties made from mashed chickpeas (chola) and spices. This chola tikki recipe is perfect snacks or indian appetizers, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Whether served alone or with chutneys, these patties are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
The Essence of Chola Tikki
The essence of chola tikki lies in its crispy exterior and soft, flavorful interior. Chickpeas are mashed and mixed with spices, herbs, and binding agents to form patties, which are then shallow-fried to golden perfection. These Indian chickpea patties are not only delicious but also nutritious, making them a great addition to your indian snack repertoire.
Origin and Popularity
Chola tikki, also known as chole tikki, is a popular Indian street food, especially in North India. These chickpea patties are enjoyed for their savory taste and satisfying crunch. They are often served with chutneys and yogurt, making them a flavorful and refreshing snack. This chickpea tikki is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in various ways, from a standalone snack to a component of chaat (Indian street food).
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Crispy and Flavorful: The perfect combination of a crispy exterior and a soft, flavorful interior.
- Nutritious: Packed with protein and fiber from chickpeas.
- Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and easy preparation.
- Versatile: Can be served as a snack, appetizer, or part of a larger meal.
Other Variations of Recipes
Exploring Manjula’s Kitchen reveals a treasure trove of other delicious vegetable dry recipes that you might enjoy. Here are some related dishes that you might find interesting:
- Kadhi Pakora: A tangy yogurt-based curry with gram flour dumplings, seasoned with spices. Recipe:
- Methi Thepla: Spiced flatbreads made with fenugreek leaves, perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Recipe:
- Stuffed Bell Peppers: Bell peppers stuffed with a spiced potato filling and baked to perfection. Recipe:
- Moong Dal Khichdi: A comforting and nutritious one-pot dish made with rice and yellow lentils. Recipe:
- Lobia Curry: Black-eyed peas cooked with tomatoes and spices, offering a hearty and delicious curry.
Serving Suggestions
Chola tikki can be enjoyed in various ways:
- With Chutneys: Serve with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or yogurt for a burst of flavor.
- As a Snack: Perfect for tea-time or as an evening snack.
- In Chaat: Use as a base for chaat with toppings like yogurt, chutneys, and sev.
- With Salad: Pair with a fresh salad for a healthy meal.
Tips and Tricks
To perfect your chola tikki recipe, consider these helpful tips:
- Use Cooked Chickpeas: Ensure the chickpeas are well-cooked and mashed for a smooth texture.
- Bind Well: Use enough binding agents like bread crumbs or gram flour to help the patties hold together.
- Fry Evenly: Fry the patties on medium heat to ensure they are cooked through and golden brown.
- Season Well: Adjust the spices to your taste preference for the best flavor.
FAQs
Can I Bake the Tikkis Instead of Frying?
Yes, you can bake the tikkis in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
How Long Does Chola Tikki Last?
Store leftover tikkis in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving.
Is Chola Tikki Gluten-Free?
To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free bread crumbs or omit them and use gram flour as a binder.
Can I Add Vegetables to the Mixture?
Yes, you can add finely chopped vegetables like bell peppers, or spinach to the mixture for added nutrition and flavor.
What Can I Serve with Chola Tikki?
Chola tikki pairs well with chutneys, yogurt, salads, and can also be used as a patty in a sandwich or burger.
Toby
July 13, 2014 at 11:07 amNamaste! I have returned to your site after some time. I make a variety of spicy potato patty that I created myself. I have found that for recipes for potato patties, the best way to keep the patty from being too wet is to cook the potatoes in the microwave rather than boil them. Then they are unable to absorb water. It might also help to sprinkle a little besan /chick pea flour on either side before frying. I used to have to add flour to the patty mix but now with microwaving the poatoes it is not necessary.
I love the recipes on your site — they give me good ideas.
Didina
December 26, 2016 at 4:35 pmI agree, I had trouble making potato patties before because my potatoes were always too watery no matter what I did, but by cooking them in the microwave I was able to make Manjula’s patty recipes with no problem.
To cook them in the microwave, wash them before and immediately wrap them in kitchen paper, put them in the microwave at ~800 W. With my model I cook 3 small-medium potatoes in 8 minutes, it’s very practical, they also taste better than boiled and retain more minerals. The time may vary depending on your oven and quantity of potatoes but once you get it it’s very easy.
gani
March 31, 2014 at 3:17 amMadam,
Potato-chole tikki are so tasty that my family members have enjoyed a lot. Thank u.
maggie
January 17, 2012 at 1:52 pmDear Manjula….. I am so pleased to have found your recipes. My husband and I visited India for the first time last year and fell in love with the food. We tried other recipe sites but they were not so good…..The food just did not have that authentic Indian taste…but after trying a variety of your recipes we feel that eveytime we eat it, for a little while we are back in India, a beautiful place, that we both fell in love with…..The people of your homeland are incrediable hospitable…I even had the experiance of 3 Indian woman dressing me in a beautiful pink saree…it was a most profound and wonderful experiance….sincerely maggie
Pam
December 21, 2011 at 12:14 pmI made a cilantro/mint/lime juice chutney that was delicious.
I added a little besan flour to the second batch so it held together a little better.
Shobha
March 24, 2011 at 12:23 pmMy family loves your recipes, I have made Chola Tikki several times. Your recipes are always simple and very tasty. Thank you so much for posting them.
Ayesha
November 6, 2010 at 10:26 amhello aunty,
can u please tell me how many gram it is.
i dont understand how big that cup should be.
thank ya
Manik
October 19, 2010 at 10:49 pmHello Manjula Aunty,
In these recipe do we need to soak chola for few hrs and than boil or just boiling them without soaking ahead is fine
Suddah P
August 25, 2010 at 6:40 amJaya does have a habit of being the slightest bit condescending on the way she comes across on this site at times – I think she means well though. I would have been able to figure this out even if the recipe is not perfectly written.
archana
April 20, 2010 at 11:40 pmhello manjulaji h r u
can we use green peas or anything else instead of chick peas
Manjula Jain
April 21, 2010 at 1:49 pmHi Archana,
Green Peas work great I do that often.
Newbee
April 12, 2010 at 9:08 amHello Manjulaji,
Can I use canned chickpeas and make the tikkies 3 days ahead and bake them on the day of party? I will make sure I drain the chickpeas properly.
Thank you.
spoorthy
February 14, 2010 at 1:07 pmThank you so much for the wonderful recipe.I made this for our anniversary and my husband liked it a lot.
saloni vrisika
January 20, 2010 at 2:18 amAlso Manjulaji, are there any foods / recipes which can help in overcoming morning sickness.
Puja
January 23, 2010 at 4:43 amVrisika, have light meals and mainly juices and fruits. Let me know how you feel.
saloni
January 20, 2010 at 2:00 amManjulaji, any recipes for early stages of pregnancy especially when having morning sickness?Thanks
Eleanor
August 14, 2020 at 2:53 pmGinger is good, as is banana. I made smoothies when I was pregnant … 1/2 a pint of milk, 1 banana, 1/4 tsp dry ground ginger, about 1oz porridge oats (or oatmeal). Blitz until smooth. Also eating ginger biscuits helps, because morning sickness is often caused by low blood sugar.
Minka
December 27, 2009 at 5:24 amI love these! Actually, I love all your recipes!
payal
December 8, 2009 at 8:11 amhi manjula aunty,
i m really found of your recepies….as i am newly married girl and does not cook good but thanks to your recepies..it really helps me a lot..
anju
December 1, 2009 at 10:59 amHello Manjulaji,
I tried your tikki recipe, the taste was good, but the tikkis became very mushy while frying, and some broke while shallow frying. Could you tell me what went wrong
Manjula Jain
December 1, 2009 at 1:49 pmHi Anju,
I think mix was too soft or heat was too low.
Minka
December 27, 2009 at 5:28 amThe same happened to me when I overcooked the potatoes. Maybe that was your problem too…
Kam Mistry
September 18, 2009 at 6:29 pmNamaste Manjuji
Do you have a receipe for ragra patties? i think it is also a receipe from India. Please do put on ya website if ya do. Thank ya.
Neha
October 1, 2009 at 1:07 amragra patties is another name of tikki
Heena
October 1, 2009 at 3:02 amHere it is
INDIAN RECIPES : RAGDA PATTIES RECIPE
Ingredients:
• 2 Cups soaked white peas
• 4 Potatoes (boiled)
• 1/2 Cup rava
• 1 Cup bread crumbs
• 10 Green chillies
• 1 tbsp Coriander
• 1 tbsp Mint
• 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp Pepper power
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala
• Oil for frying
• Salt to taste
How to make Ragda Patties:
Cook 1/4 cup white peas in a pressure cooker.
Add coriander, mint and chopped green chillies.
Blend it well to make a paste.
Heat the oil and fry this paste.
Mix cumin powder, turmeric powder and garam masala
Fry it for few more minutes.
Add peas and water.
Boil till it turns thick.
Ragda is ready.
Mash the boiled potatoes.
Mix mashed potatoes, bread crumbs, rava, green chillies, turmeric powder and salt.
Prepare light dough.
Make a flat round patties from the dough.
Bake them at 350f till they turn crisp.
Pour ragda on hot patties.
Serve with green chutney.
http://www.indobase.com/recipes/details/ragda-patties.php
Jaya
October 1, 2009 at 1:19 pmHeena, you need to improve on your recipe writing skills and give more details. What is “ragda” and “white peas”? How much water to add to the peas? etc.
DJ Amz
August 24, 2010 at 7:23 amlmfaoo… jaya r u trina ask 4 more info or r u insultin heena?
Swati
September 9, 2010 at 11:40 amI agree with DJ. Jaya is being more than a little condescending. You should instead thank Heena for posting a recipe.
Heenaji thanks for the ragda pattice recipe…
Anita
September 15, 2009 at 6:24 pmHello Manjula auntie,
I am so glad that I have your website! You are really amazing.
Thank you for the many things you taught me.
Me and my family doesn’t use any garlic or onion ,so it was exactly what we
needed.
Also your recipes are so simple and delicious that anyone could try it.
Be sure that a lot of people like you and appreciate what you do !
Best wishes from Anita from Aruba
payal bhawan
September 8, 2009 at 9:56 pmhi manjula ji,
can i store tikki for 15 days.
thanks,
payal
Jaya
September 9, 2009 at 3:42 am15 days is much too long to store them in the fridge. You would need to freeze them during that time (allow them to cool completely after frying, then wrap them well in plastic wrap before freezing).
Rhea
August 31, 2009 at 4:46 pmOMG, I am so glad that I found your website on youtube. I am from Guyana (in south America) where Indian influenced food is huge and I love love loved this recipe. I make it every week on Sunday as a snack… yummy!
reshma hithayath
August 27, 2009 at 9:05 amhi…………
i tried chola tikki………its really very nice and yummiiiiiii………..ur recipes r really very simple and good……….? dont u show curry recipes for white rice……..and ? not non veg………..r u a vegitarian
Roopa
August 6, 2009 at 11:52 pmHi Manjula,,just love ur recipes,,im a cook here in melbourne …
Rupali
June 21, 2009 at 12:01 pmI tried your chola tikki. Turned out good. Lemon added more taste. Thanks.
Rupali
Garima
May 25, 2009 at 6:53 pmHi,
I tried thie recipe and it came out to be good..My only concern is the tikkis were breaking ..Why so…I had to use breadcrumbs to save it from breaking…
why did my tikkis break while i was cooking them in shallow oil
Vidhya
May 11, 2009 at 1:00 pmFirstly, I would like to thank you for giving us such good recipes. Since you show us with video, its easy for us to understand the consistencies of a particular product. Your recipes are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im trying all your recipes now…..
Keep posting new recipes aunty….
Vidhya
May 10, 2009 at 10:13 amHi Manjula Aunty,
I tried your chola tikki. It came out well but it got separated when i shallow fried in oil.
Dont know why it became like that. But then i added little corn flour to the mixture and did the frying.
Steve n Donna
April 18, 2009 at 2:13 amHi Manjula
Been away from the uk for 5 years could do with a onion baji receipe if you have one. Or anyone else in that matter.
Steve n Donna
dina
April 15, 2009 at 2:31 pmi made this dish but i dont know why when i put it in oil to be fried it spread in the oil at all and it was so soft that there were no more circle???
Deepa
April 11, 2009 at 7:47 amHi Manjula Aunty ,
I am currently addicted to ur website.Early in the morning i listen to our videos.
I get the warmth and love of a mother from you.
I love ur recipes and videos.
I have a 3 year old kid. It is a challenge tomake her eat.Can u post some recepies for Kids too?
Love Ya take Care
Deepa
Aisha
March 18, 2009 at 11:47 amHi Manjula Aunty! Thank you so much for this recipe. I tried it yesterday, and it was great! My parents loved it! At first, they came out mushy because the potatoes were overboiled. But after my second try, it was perfect.
Thanks so much Aunty! 🙂
rizwana
March 17, 2009 at 2:28 pmDEAR MANJULA JI:
NAMASTE. THIS IS A GREAT YUMMY RECIPE…I WILL DEFINTELY MAKE IT. THANKS
jaya
March 8, 2009 at 5:38 amwow!!!! it came out very nice,,,, we all loved it Thanks a lot.
Ms. Sidhu
February 17, 2009 at 1:09 amHello Manjula aunty,
wow really nice recipes. I’m amazed. First time cooking actually made sense haha. Thank you soo much for sharing recipes. I do have one question though, I’m going on a diet for about 3 months–If you could give me some creative salad recipes that be great, so i could actually like to eat the salad daily. Thank you again for sharing those recipes. keep up the good work.
Shivangi
February 2, 2009 at 8:33 pmHi Manjulaji,
I tried the tikkis and they became a little mushy.
The only liquid I added was bottled lemon juice.
Please let me know if I can add bread crumbs to it to make them retain their shape or if they will spoil the taste.
Thanks
Shivangi
Manjula Jain
February 2, 2009 at 9:50 pmPotato mixture was too soft, make sure potatoes are not over boiled and chola before adding with potato pat dry.
Ty
December 23, 2008 at 5:15 pmThank you Manjula for this recipe. I plan to serve this over the holidays as an appetizer. I have just recently found your videos on youtube. I plan to join youtube so that I can learn how to cook your delicious vegetarian dishes. And I like the addition of ketchup as a condiment. This was very delicious.
pooja
December 7, 2008 at 3:39 pmhello manjula aunty,
is it possible for you to put up some more recipes? which we usually do not make it at home.
Lakshmi
November 15, 2008 at 7:44 pmGreat healthy, feel good and tasty dish. Came out well and was very delicious. Thank You for sharing another lovable recipe of yours.
Moleksha Wartditini
November 2, 2008 at 8:53 amFabolus Manzula. I tried this resicpie and gave it to my children and they said it is very good. I add a bit of Francium and rubidium and it tastes good. Try it once yourself. Thanks Aunty
Ria
October 9, 2008 at 6:43 amthanks a lot jaya.. i’m glad that i saved up some tikkis to be fried once i get the reply from u.. 🙂
Jaya
October 9, 2008 at 6:28 amHi Ria,
In my experience it was too much oil in the frying pan that made the tikkis come apart. Just use little drizzles at a time to allow the tikki to get golden and crisp.
Jaya 🙂
Ria
October 9, 2008 at 5:23 amhi aunty!
i made the tikkis today.. it tasted very yummy!
but i had one small problem.. wen i started frying the tikkis.. it started to melt and it soaked up all the oil and it broke up.. is it because i mashed the aloo too much?
please reply to my query.. thank u..
Patricia
October 3, 2008 at 4:11 amNamaste Manjula, Bonjour de France,
Merci pour vos excellente recettes indiennes et végétarienne, je suis ravie d’apprendre avec vous, la cuisine indienne est très raffinée ! Merci
Thank you for your excellents indian vegetarian recipes, i’m so happy to learn with you, the indian foods is rafined, thank you very much. In France , there is too much non-vegetarian recipes, it’s sad… please don’t stop !
Rifat
September 21, 2008 at 8:11 pmLove your all the recipies. Thank you so much….keep uploading:)
dharini Patel
August 19, 2008 at 10:25 amhi,aunty,i learned lots of reciepes from your website.its helps me lot.Basically we are swaminaryan so we can’t use onion& Garlic.so thanks to teach me this jain recipes.
Jaya
July 31, 2008 at 2:37 pmHi Victor, you can add 1/4 cup (more if you like) of finely chopped onions to the mixture.
Not all Indians eat onions or garlic. But onions, more so than garlic, can be added to most veg. dishes. Generally they’re added to the hot oil in the beginning just after the cumin seeds and any other whole spices have had a few seconds to sizzle and pop.
Hope this helps. 🙂
Manjula Jain
July 31, 2008 at 2:09 pmHello Victor, I use white bread for pakodas.
Victor
July 31, 2008 at 1:48 pmEnjoyed your video on Indian cooking, The bread you used to make pakodas, what kind of bread? Also you are not using any onions why??
thanks
victor
Manjula Jain
July 28, 2008 at 12:12 pmHello Sonia, Mixture had too much moisture dry the chick peas with a paper towel before adding to potatoes.
Sonia
July 26, 2008 at 4:20 pmHello Aunti,
I made aloo tiki and it taste really good but when i was frying them it was breaking pretty badly so is there any thing we can use so that they won’t break.
what did i do wrong potatoes weren’t wet too because i have them boiled in microwave and used canned chick pea…. and i still can’t figure out why were they breaking could plz help me why??
Thankyou
Manjula Jain
June 13, 2008 at 8:32 pmHi Shehla, Tikkis dont taste good after freezeing potatoes taste too dry.
Shehla
June 13, 2008 at 3:01 pmHello,
Just wanted to know if the tikks could be frozen?
Thanks million
alissa
May 28, 2008 at 1:17 pmYou are AMAZING!!! Thank you for all this beautiful instruction !
Noorulain
May 24, 2008 at 9:28 amHi manjula
i just saw ur chola tikki video and started smelling the tikkies hahaha LOL and now im going to make them!!!
Kiran Sahib
May 19, 2008 at 8:01 amNamaste Manjula,
I just tried this recipe and it came out delicious!
Thanks!!
Kiran
Beatrijs
May 15, 2008 at 9:32 amI made the Tikki today in te oven. I also made Hari chutney. My blender is not fast enough to make it a paste but it tasted excellent with the Tikkies. Very nice recipies. Thank you.
Kavitha
May 1, 2008 at 1:20 amDear Manjulaji,
I love all your recipes and am trying them all. But most of your videos arent working. It says that the video is currently unavailable…i wanted to c how u make kachori. its always better to see how its done even though the ingresients and the method is given. Could you pls check the videos aunty ???
Manjula Jain
April 26, 2008 at 8:10 amyes you can use can use canned garbanzo beans
ARZOO
April 26, 2008 at 1:57 amHELLO THERE MANJULA JI…. YOU HAVE WONDERFUL RECIPES AND I HAVE TRIED MANY OF THEM … WITH THIS RECIPE CAN I SUBSTITUTE BOILED GARBANZO BEANS FOR CANNED ? THANK YOU ..
Manjula Jain
April 24, 2008 at 11:29 amHello yes you dont need to add ginger.
S
April 24, 2008 at 7:07 amcan i dont put ginger in this recipe?
T
April 12, 2008 at 10:18 pmYa i thnk potato were soft…bcos i did strain water frm chola & made sure the mixture is dry .
Thank you fr yr reply ..
Manjula Jain
April 12, 2008 at 3:45 pmif mixture is wet for any reason Tikki will break. May be potatoes were too soft or you did not drain chola.
T
April 12, 2008 at 1:39 pmHi,
I tried this 1 ..I didnot deep fry made it on a non stick pan but why it breaks??
Give me a solution pls…
thanks.
Manjula Jain
April 10, 2008 at 11:05 pmYes you can deep fry them just coat them lightly with all purpose batter,
T
April 10, 2008 at 5:20 pmHi manjula ji..
can we deep fry them??
looking forward to watch more of your new recipes
thanks.
Priti Shah
April 10, 2008 at 8:59 amthank you am I watching your recepie everyday and making it.
i was making without any measurement, now i am making with your measurement and the recepie us very tasty
i have learnt a lot from your recepie. now my food is very good.
my son and husband likes it very much.
daily i am making one dish everyday. please add new receipes and i will try everyone of it. i enjoy watching yr videos.
thank you very much.
i am from mumbai, india.
namita
April 9, 2008 at 11:30 amhello manjula ji,
this dish is superb.i prepared and served to my guests they just liked it so much that they themselves asked me serve some more…:)the way u have shown the garnishing method its very nice!
please show some more appetizers….!
thank you…