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Ragda Patties
Mumbai’s popular fast food snack prepared with curried dried peas aka ragda that is spooned over Aloo Patties/Cutlets along with an assortment of chutneys and garnished with onion, tomatoes, sev and fresh coriander leaves. Also known as Aloo Tikki Chaat in North India, where its prepared without ragda. A plate of ragda patties along with a glass of fresh juice or lassi makes for a filling, wholesome evening meal.
Ragda Patties Ingredients
Ragda Recipe
Soaking: 8 hrs Prep & Cooking: 45 mts
Serves 4-5 persons
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Ingredients:
250 gms green or white peas, soak in water overnight and pressure cook till soft
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large tomato, finely chopped
3-4 green chillis, slit length wise
1 tsp grated ginger
1/4 tsp asafoetida/hing
1/4 tsp turmeric pwd
1/2 tsp cumin pwd
1 tsp coriander pwd
garam masala pwd (2 cloves, 1/2″ cinnamon, 1 cardamom)
1 tbsp tamarind paste (optional)
fresh coriander leaves for garnish
salt to taste
1/2 tbsp oil
1 Heat oil in a vessel, add the cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add green chillis and grated ginger and saute for 4-5 seconds. Immediately add the asafoetida, followed by the onion. Cook on medium heat for 4-5 mts.
2 Add the spice pwds (except garam masala pwd) and salt. Combine well. Add the tomatoes and cook until soft.
3 Add the boiled peas (keep aside 3 tbsps of boiled peas and mash them). Add a cup of water and cook on high for 3-4 mts. Reduce flame and cook on simmer for 7-8 mts. Add the mashed peas and combine. Add the tamarind paste, combine and cook for 4-5 mts.
4 While the ragda is simmering, add garam masala pwd. The gravy will begin to thicken. Adjust the salt. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
5 Serve hot with bhatura or rotis or proceed to prepare Ragda patties or Masala Puri.
Ragda Pattice
How to make Ragda Patties Chat:
Aloo Tikki Recipe – Combine 2 mashed potatoes (should be cooled completely), 2 bread slices (remove sides), pinch of red chili pwd, 1 tsp green chilli-ginger paste, salt to taste. Make small patties/cutlets and shallow fry till golden brown on both sides.
Take a wide serving plate. Place two aloo tikkis, spoon some warm ragda over the tikkis. Next spoon green chutney and sweet tamarind chutney. Spoon sweetened curd/dahi (purely optional). Sprinkle some chopped onion and tomatoes. Finally finish off with sev and coriander leaves. Serve immediately. Best savored when ragda is warm.
Green (Hari) Chutney Recipe
Sweet (Meeta) Chutney Recipe
Sev Recipe
FAQs
Ragda Patties are a popular Mumbai street food snack that is loved by everyone that tries them. It is also referred to as Ragda Pattice and consists of pan-fried crispy potato patties served with a dried peas curry and a variety of sweet, spicy and tangy chutneys – plus creamy yogurt, ground spices, and crunchy sev.
What is Ragda Chaat made of? ›
Ragda Chaat is a street-style snack made with dried white peas. It is topped with onions, tomatoes, green chili, chutneys, and spices. It is a vegan and gluten-free snack. Typically, this chaat is made with dried white peas, called saved matar or matra in hindi.
What is the difference between aloo tikki and aloo tikki chaat? ›
Aloo tikki is a golden fried-potato patty that is often stuffed with peas or dal and served with a variety of spicy chutneys and sometimes chickpeas, while aloo chaat is simply boiled potatoes that are cubed, fried, seasoned, and served hot.
What does ragda mean? ›
Ragda is a light stew of rehydrated dried white peas cooked with a variety of spices. Patties are simple mashed potato cakes. In contrast to North Indian tikkis, patties are usually not spiced, only salted.
Is Ragda made of yellow peas? ›
Ragda is a gravy or curry preparation made from yellow peas, spices and seasonings. It is used to make some chaat snacks like Pani Puri, Ragda Puri, Ragda Pattice or Ragda Chaat.
What is pattice made of? ›
Patties are often served as sandwiches, typically in buns, making a type of sandwich called a "burger", or a hamburger if the patty is made from ground beef, or sometimes between slices of bread.
What is aloo patties made of? ›
Aloo Tikki is a very popular snack indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. In Hindi, Aloo means “potato” and tikki means “patties or cutlet”. Made with boiled & mashed potatoes, spices and herbs, these Indian style potato patties are shallow fried or pan fried to perfection until crisp.
What is in a pattie? ›
A savoury pattie is a battered and deep fried mashed potato, seasoned with sage. It is commonly sold in the British port towns of Hartlepool, Kingston upon Hull, Wirral, Liverpool, North Tyneside, Kirkwall and Thurso.
Why is it called Ragda? ›
Peas are mashed by rubbing kind of action hence the dish is called Ragda.
Is chaat healthy or unhealthy? ›
Chaat, a popular Indian street food, offers several health benefits when prepared with nutritious ingredients. Many chaat recipes incorporate elements like chickpeas, sprouts, yogurt, and various spices, providing a mix of essential nutrients.
Papri chaat (or papdi chaat) is crispy fried-dough wafers served with typical chaat ingredients such as chickpeas, boiled potatoes, yogurt sauce, and tamarind and coriander chutneys; it may also contain pomegranate seeds and sev (noodles made from fried gram flour).
What is tikki called in English? ›
cake countable noun. Food that is formed into flat round shapes before it is cooked can be referred to as cakes. ...
Does aloo tikki contain onion? ›
Aloo Tikki – an Indian street food made with fried potatoes, peas, and onions that can be easily made at home.
Which state is Aloo Chaat from? ›
Alu chat
| A bowl of alu chat |
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| Type | snack |
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| Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
| Region or state | North India, West Bengal, Sylhet |
| Associated cuisine | India, Bangladesh, Pakistan |
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What is the nutrition of Ragda? ›
Ragda chaat
- Serving Size1 Medium Cup (200 g)
- Calories321.1 kcal.
- Carbs54.4 g.
- Fiber19.5 g.
- Sugar6.9 g.
- Protein20.2 g.
- Fat2.5 g.
- Saturated fat0.4 g.
