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Chop the potatoes into 2- to 3-cm cubes.
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Boil the potatoes in a pot full of water.
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While the potatoes are boiling, mince the onions and garlic, parboil and finely chop the spinach, and mince the cilantro.
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Drain and mash the potatoes while still hot.
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While still hot, add the garam masala and coriander powder, and thoroughly mix.
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Add salt to taste, and stir evenly.
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While the potatoes cool, heat oil in a frying pan, then roast the cumin seeds until they start to pop.
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Add the ginger and saute.
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Add the onion, and saute until translucent.
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Add the onions, cilantro, and spinach, then mix with your hands; (you can put a vinyl bag over your hand, like a glove, if you prefer).
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Shape the mixture into patties.
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Heat butter or oil in a frying pan.
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I recommend butter for better results.
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Fry both sides of the patties.
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They are best when browned to a crisp.
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Fry slowly on medium heat.
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There you have it!
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They're called Aloo Tikki in Hindi.
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They're best served with ketchup, or try them with raita yogurt salad.
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This is how they are prepared and sold in India as a snack.
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I recommend going light on the oil when preparing them at home.
