Crispy Aloo Tikki with Chutneys

• Soak dates for 30 minutes

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• 600 gm Russet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1.5 tablespoons cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 0.5 tablespoon fennel seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 2 dry red chilies
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 14 oz tamarind concentrate
• 6 pitted dates
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 1 heaped teaspoon amchoor powder
• 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried ginger powder
• Fresh coriander leaves
• Fresh mint leaves
• 1 green chili
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 cup water

1. 1Dry roast 1 tablespoon cumin seeds until fragrant, then coarsely grind to make roasted cumin powder.
2. 2Dry roast coriander seeds, 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, and deseeded dry red chilies until aromatic; grind with salt to form the second spice blend.
3. 3Soak 6 pitted dates in boiled hot water for 30 minutes, then blend them with 0.5 cup water into a smooth paste.
4. 4In a pot, combine tamarind concentrate, blended date paste, salt, Kashmiri chili powder, brown sugar, and amchoor powder; whisk thoroughly and bring to a boil.
5. 5Add dried ginger powder to the boiling mixture and simmer for about 15 minutes until the chutney thickens slightly; stir in the roasted cumin powder and let cool.
6. 6Blend fresh coriander leaves, mint leaves, a small piece of ginger, 0.25 teaspoon roasted cumin powder, one green chili, ice cubes, lemon juice, salt, and water until a smooth green paste is formed for the Green Coriander-Mint Chutney.
7. 7Boil the Russet potatoes until tender, then peel and mash them thoroughly.
8. 8Mix the mashed potatoes with 4 tablespoons cornstarch, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 2 heaped teaspoons of the second spice blend.
9. 9Form the potato mixture into 10 medium-sized patties (tikkis), dusting each with cornstarch.
10. 10Shallow fry the potato patties in oil until they are crispy and golden brown on both sides.
11. 11Serve the crispy aloo tikki hot with both the sweet and sour tamarind chutney and the green coriander-mint chutney.

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