Wash, peel and cut potatoes in quarters. Boil in salted water till tender. Drain the water and place the hot boiled potatoes in a bowl. Mash with a potato masher or a fork. Once the potatoes are mashed, let them cool for about 15 – 20 minutes.

Boil the peas in a small saucepan till tender. They should be cooked through but not mushy. Drain and set aside.

Finely chop the onions, coriander and green chilies, and add them to the potato mixture. Also add the boiled peas.

Add the spices (red chili powder, roasted cumin and red chili flakes) along with salt to taste.

Add lemon and then mix the potato mixture thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. A small aloo kabab can be fried at this stage to do a proper taste test.

Once the spice and salt are as desired, add the egg and mix well. If the mixture feels too wet, add a few tablespoons of flour or cornflour to make it easier to handle.