Aloo Ki Tikiyan

Ingredients

 * 4 big potatoes
 * 1 onion, finely chopped
 * 5 – 6 green chile, chopped
 * ½ cup cilantro leaves, chopped
 * 4 teaspoons masala or 2 teaspoons red chili powder
 * 1 teaspoon onion seed (kalongi)
 * 1 teaspoon jeera powder (cumin powder)
 * 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (optional)
 * 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
 * salt

Batter

 * 1 cup white flour
 * 1 teaspoon sea salt
 * 2 tablespoons oil
 * 1 pinch baking soda
 * water, for making the batter

Directions

 * 1) Peel and boil the potatoes until soft.
 * 2) Mash the potatoes and add the masala or spices, onions, cilantro, chiles and add ginger and lemon juice if desired.
 * 3) Form the mixture into small patties.
 * 4) Mix the white flour with the salt, baking soda, oil and water to make a thick batter.
 * 5) Heat oil in a pan.
 * 6) Dip patties into the batter and fry at least 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.