Makai, Badam, Aur Akhrot Ki Tikki

Hyderabadi food is the royal cuisine of India—and royalty indulges in rich foods. This probably explains the nuts and cheese in this dish, and also the exotic lotus root and sweet corn. It takes time to prepare and assemble all the ingredients, but the payoff is worth it! Serve the patties accompanied by pudina aur dhaniya chutney (mint-and-cilantro chutney).