Aloo tikki various chutneys. It is called "Ragda pattice" and is sold on the various chaat stalls throughout the city and especially the Chowpatti Beach. Aloo tikki is mashed potato patties mixed with coriander, peas and spices, deep-fried in oil. Some North Indian dhabas or café-style eateries will sandwich the aloo in bread. In the United Kingdom, vegetable tikki is available from delicatessen counters at various shops. It is very popular in the East Midlands area. As with the majority of cultural and linguistic factors – barring other influences – this cuisine can be found in areas that are essentially all parts
Indian cuisine to the region, including tea. India was later invaded by tribes from Central Asian cultures, which led to the emergence of Mughlai cuisine, a mix of Indian and Central Asian cuisine. Hallmarks include seasonings such as saffron. Staple foods of Indian cuisine include pearl millet ("bājra"), rice, whole-wheat flour ("aṭṭa"), and a variety of lentils, such as "masoor" (most often red lentils), "tuer" (pigeon peas), "urad" (black gram), and "moong" (mung beans). Lentils may be used whole, dehusked—for example, "dhuli moong" or "dhuli urad"—or split. Split lentils, or "dal", are used extensively. Some pulses, such as "channa" or "cholae" (chickpeas),