Air fryer recipe · Starters
Hara Matar Tikki
Bright green pea patties spiced with ginger and garam masala.
- 30 minTotal time
- 190°CAir fryer
- 5Serves
- VegetarianDiet
Nutrition per serving
- 90kcal
- 4.4 gprotein
- 17.5 gcarbs
- 0.5 gfat
- 4.5 gfibre
Per serving, about 5 servings. Figures are estimates from standard ingredient databases, not medical, dietetic, or nutritional advice.
Ingredients
- Boiled green peas, mashed2 cups
- Boiled potato1 medium
- Ginger, grated1 tbsp
- Garam masala1 tsp
- Bread crumbs3 tbsp
Method
Mash the peas
Lightly mash the boiled peas but leave a few whole for texture. A coarse mash keeps the tikki from turning to smooth paste and holds on to that fresh, sweet green flavour that makes these patties taste of the season.
Season and bind
Mix in the mashed potato, grated ginger, garam masala and bread crumbs. The crumbs soak up the moisture the peas release, giving the mix a firm, sliceable body that shapes cleanly and does not fall apart.
Form patties
Shape the mix into smooth round tikkis of even thickness. Pinch and smooth the edges so they do not crack, because cracks widen in the heat and let the crust break away from the soft centre.
Brush with oil
Lightly coat both sides of each tikki with oil for an even golden finish. Lay them spaced out in the basket so hot air can reach every surface and brown the patties instead of steaming them soft.
Air-fry to set
Air-fry at 190°C for 14 min, turning once midway, until a light golden crust forms and the centre is hot right through. Serve them warm with tangy tamarind chutney.
