Ragda Patties is another interesting Chat from Bombay. When I decided on Ragda Patties as one of the dishes I ought to make for this Kid's Delight Street Food, I never actually looked at the recipe. So imagine my shock when I set out to make this at 8.00 pm. I was under the impression that it called for green peas and I had even shopped to get shelled fresh peas, only to realize that for dried yellow peas.
Memories of those many times I remember this yellow peas being cooked at office for snacks came to mind. I never ate this because the aroma never appealed to me. So I was pretty much thinking that I might not like the Ragda when I make it. Still because there was no chance of changing the recipe now, I went and got a packet of those dried yellow peas and resigned to make it for evening snack.
Konda was happily asking what new chat I was going to make and it struck me that she is getting used to eating chats daily. I am sure she is going to be disappointed when I stop making these. Considering that the recipe sounded quite lengthy, it got completed very quickly. I referred couple of places, my own recipe collection, from one of the recipes shared by GDM members of which I am a member. After reading about couple of the recipes, I realized that as many Indian recipes, base might be same, how one actually cooks it varies. I ended up combining and modifying. Whatever, the end result was awesome, if I have to take Konda's reaction as the final verdict. She was jubilant beyond words. Even went for a second helping which she does only if the food was extremely good.
So I must say these past few days have been extremely soul satisfaction as I ended up making and enjoy my favorite food and in the process got my kid happy. Of course my boys are not grown up enough to appreciate a chat. Well I have to wait for some more years for that to happen, but they enjoy the sev, which by the way gets completed without us saving some for our chats.
Step by Step pictures to make Ragda Patties / Aloo Tikki Chat
To make the Ragda
Wash and soak the Yellow dried peas overnight or at least 6 -8 hrs. Since I got it only about 1 pm, I soaked in hot water.
Then add Chili powder, Coriander powder, Cumin powder, salt and Turmeric. Sauté well.
Next goes the cooked peas, mix well.
Add enough water to get a thick gravy. Bring to boil. Ensure the gravy is loose and not thicken. It should be of pouring consistency.
To make the Patties
I love making these patties as I make them often for burgers. This time it is again in a different way.
Mix well to get a dough like this.
Then divide into small balls and flatten them into discs.
Roll them over bread crumbs
Shallow fry these patties on both sides by sprinkling oil over them.
Once they turn golden in colour and have those nice spots, you can remove.
To assemble the Ragda Patties
Have the finely chopped onions, coriander leaves.
Have the Tamarind Chutney and Green Chutney.
In a bowl, place two patties next to each other.
Pour the Ragda over the patties,
Add the tamarind and Green chutney as required. Sprinkle chat masala over this.
Then goes the onions and coriander leaves.
Finally the sev, add lots if you love this.
If you find the Ragda Patties very spicy, then you can add a dash of Sweet, spicy Curds/Yogurt over the top.
Curds is beaten well, a tsp of sugar and two pinches of chili powder is added before being beaten again.
Ragda Patties | Aloo Tikki Chat Recipe
Adapted from GDM Member & personal paper clipping
Ingredients Needed:
For the Ragda:
Yellow dried Peas - 1 cup
Onions - 1 medium
Red Chili powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Roasted Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp
Turmeric a pinch
Salt to taste
Oil - 1 - 2 tsp
For the Patties:
Potatoes - 4 big
Fresh Peas - 50 gms
Green chili paste - 1/2 tsp
Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
Roasted Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
Bread Slices - 3 nos
For Assembling the Ragda Patties
Ragdas
Sweet and Spicy Curds/Yogurt
Green Chutney (Coriander- Mint- Green Chilies)
Chopped Onions
Chopped coriander leaves
Chat Masala
I prefer to serve this in a wider bowl, rather than a plate which makes it an acrobatic task to the person who is suppose to enjoy the treat, rather than fighting to get all of it in the same shot.
I don't have to spell the verdict. Everybody at home simply loved this Ragda patties.
Kurinji says
Super o super valli....
Shanavi says
lovely and it's mouthwatering..
Gayathri Kumar says
Looks so yummy and delicious..
Santosh Bangar says
mouthwatering dish ur dish is nicely presented step by step
BangaloreBaker says
These are very addictive. First picture is very nice.
sowmya's creative saga says
yumm yummy..you are making me drool everyday..
Priya says
Slurp,mouthwatering here...seriously am inviting myself to ur place....
Happy Cook says
So this is the mystery pic in FB, an i gathe some of them have got it correct , looks super super delicious.
Jayashree says
Between you & PJ, you have the entire chaat scene covered and I am drooling just looking at all the stuff you've cooked up.
Nithya says
You are making me crave for chaat 🙂 love it totally 🙂
Smitha says
there a one special place in HYD that I go to eat this....u just bought back memories...thanx
Smitha
KALVA says
lovely tikkis...! really nice one..
harini-jaya says
mouth watering indeed!! So mant Chaats this week..I am just drooling and my husband is now repenting for having asked me to go with the Rice recipes for the marathon 🙂
kanthi says
Lovely post srivalli,drooling over here.
savitha ramesh says
most appreciated tikki dish....love the color and ur presentation
rekhas kitchen says
Ahhh Valli you took me 20 years back to day.After my marriage in hyd. i first tasted chat till that time i don't know about chat and first Ieat this one hummm looks so tempting Valli.
Pavithra says
THis is one of my very very fav one and valli now u tempted me so so much.
divya says
Wow..looks awesome and delicious..
Srivalli says
Thank you friends..
KurinjiYou can join us next time we do this.
Rujuta says
Srivalli,
Awesome and truly mouth watering stuff… I am drooling over your recipes….Ragada Pattice is all time fav….
The clicks and presentation are gr8..
Usha says
Used to eat this chaat a lot during my collage days!
Suma Gandlur says
Ragda looks delectable in that white bowl.
Minu says
Addictive and delectable
Sonia says
Wow the dahi samosas are looking so awesome and inviting. We just love to have samosas and next time will definitely give your expert recipe a try. I loved the detailed explanation of making the samosas, very inspiring and helpful in trying at home. Thanks for putting up wonderful recipes !