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.

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

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