Step 1

Boil the potatoes in an instant pot or in a pressure cooker. Refrigerate for a couple of hours. Peel and mash the potatoes.

Step 2

Add finely chopped ginger, green chilies, coriander leaves, red chili powder, cumin powder, chaat masala, and red chili flakes.

Step 3

Add cornflour and/or breadcrumbs for binding.

Step 4

Season with salt and combine everything well to form a smooth dough.

Step 5

Divide the dough into equal-sized balls.

Step 6

Grease the palm of your hands with some oil. Take each ball and press to make it flat. Repeat the process. If there are any cracked edges, roll slightly on the surface to even it out.

Step 7

Preheat the air fryer at 200 C or 390 F for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Grease the air fryer basket with oil or ghee. You may also choose to use a cooking spray.

Step 9

Arrange the tikkis in the basket in a single layer. Brush with a little oil.

Step 10

Air fry for about 8 minutes.

Step 11

Once done, flip the patties, and brush with a little more oil. Cook for about 6 more minutes.

Step 12

Remove and serve hot with ketchup or any chutney of your choice.

Step 13

To make aloo tikki, heat oil in a pan, preferably a non-stick pan or cast-iron skillet.Place the tikkis one by one into the pan. Fry in medium heat and once the base turns golden, flip and cook the other side.

Step 14

Remove and serve with chutney. You may also garnish with pomegranate arils.