When fasting days call for flavor-packed indulgence, Farali Aloo Tikki Chaat hits the spot with its perfect blend of textures and tangy, spicy, cooling notes. This vrat-friendly twist on traditional chaat brings together comforting aloo tikkis with a medley of farali-approved toppings that are both festive and satisfying. It’s a dish that feels like a celebration on your plate, even on days when your dietary choices are restricted.
The beauty of this chaat lies in its vibrant layering. The crisp-edged tikkis form a warm, hearty base that contrasts beautifully with the cool, creamy yogurt. Each bite is elevated by zesty green chutney, mellow sweet chutney, crunchy peanuts, and a sprinkle of farali chiwda that adds that signature chaat-style crunch. It’s everything you love about street food, recreated in a vrat-friendly format without compromising on flavor.
What makes this chaat so versatile is its ability to bring fasting ingredients together in a form that feels indulgent and comforting. The tikkis are spiced just right, held together with nutrient-rich rajgira flour and seasoned with lime juice, green chilies, and fresh coriander to keep the flavor profile bright and lively. A final touch of homemade spice mix sprinkled on top pulls everything together, adding that irresistible chaat masala vibe while still staying within the rules of fasting.
Whether served as a festive starter or a light meal, Farali Aloo Tikki Chaat offers a unique way to enjoy your favorite flavors during Navratri, Ekadashi, or any fasting occasion. It’s easy to assemble, customizable, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser even among those who aren’t fasting.
Ingredients
For the Tikki:
- 4 Medium Boiled Potatoes, Mashed
- 3 tbsp Rajgira (amaranth) Flour
- 1-2 Green Chilies, Finely Chopped
- 1 tsp Grated Ginger
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- Sendha Namak (rock salt) to Taste
- ½ Lime Juice
- 2 tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves
- 2-3 tbsp Oil For Frying
For the Chaat Assembly:
- 1 cup Whisked Yogurt (chilled)
- 2 tbsp Green Chutney (farali)
- 2 tbsp Sweet Tamarind Chutney (farali)
- 2 tbsp Fried Peanuts
- 3-4 tbsp Farali Potato Chiwda
Spice Mix (combine together):
- 1 tsp Roasted cumin powder
- ½ tsp Red Chili Powder
- ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Amchoor (dry mango) Powder
- ½ tsp Black Salt
Method
1. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes with rajgira flour, green chilies, ginger, cumin powder, sendha namak, lime juice, and chopped coriander. Mix well to form a soft dough.
2. Divide the mixture into equal portions, make balls, then flatten each ball and shape into medium-sized tikkis.
3. Heat a non-stick pan with oil and shallow fry the tikkis until golden brown and crisp on both sides. Remove and set aside.
4. Whisk yogurt in a bowl until smooth with salt and little water, yogurt mix should be pourable but thick.
5. On a serving plate, spread a layer of whisked yogurt. Place 2-3 hot tikkis on top.
6. Drizzle green chutney and sweet chutney over the tikkis.
7. Sprinkle fried peanuts and farali potato chiwda generously.
8. Finish with a good sprinkle of the prepared spice mix and serve immediately.
Tips
- Ensure the mashed potatoes are completely cool and dry before mixing to avoid soggy tikkis.
- Adjust green chili and ginger to suit your spice preference.
- You can prep the tikkis ahead and reheat them in an oven or air fryer just before serving.
- Store the spice mix in a small jar and use it to enhance other vrat dishes too!
Farali Aloo Tikki Chaat
Ingredients
Method
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes with rajgira flour, green chilies, ginger, cumin powder, sendha namak, lime juice, and chopped coriander. Mix well to form a soft dough.
- Divide the mixture into equal portions, make balls, then flatten each ball and shape into medium-sized tikkis.
- Heat a non-stick pan with oil and shallow fry the tikkis until golden brown and crisp on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Whisk yogurt in a bowl until smooth with salt and little water, yogurt mix should be pourable but thick.
- On a serving plate, spread a layer of whisked yogurt. Place 2-3 hot tikkis on top.
- Drizzle green chutney and sweet chutney over the tikkis.
- Sprinkle fried peanuts and farali potato chiwda generously.
- Finish with a good sprinkle of the prepared spice mix and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the mashed potatoes are completely cool and dry before mixing to avoid soggy tikkis.
- Adjust green chili and ginger to suit your spice preference.
- You can prep the tikkis ahead and reheat them in an oven or air fryer just before serving.
- Store the spice mix in a small jar and use it to enhance other vrat dishes too!
