The beloved Ragda Pettice recipe originated in India, blending tender potato patties with a spicy chickpea curry, creating a mouthwatering street food delight.
Ragda Pettice Recipe
If you're a fan of Indian street food, then you're in for a treat! Ragda Pettice, a popular street food dish from Mumbai, is a delightful combination of crispy potato patties (pettice) topped with a flavorful white peas curry (ragda). This dish is not only delicious but also a great option for a quick and satisfying meal for two. In this blog, we will guide you through a simple and mouthwatering Ragda Pettice recipe that you can easily prepare at home.
Ingredients:
For Ragda (White Peas Curry):
For Pettice (Potato Patties):
For Garnish:
Instructions:
Prepare the Ragda:
- Soak the dried white peas in water overnight or for at least 6-8 hours. Drain and rinse them before using.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
- Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and well cooked.
- Add the soaked white peas and mix well.
- Pour enough water to cover the peas and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the peas are tender and the flavors are well incorporated.
- Add water if needed to adjust the consistency.
- Stir in the garam masala and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Set aside.
Prepare the Pettice:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cornflour, breadcrumbs, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well to form a smooth dough-like mixture.
- Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into flat round patties.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Gently place the potato patties in the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Once cooked, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
Assemble and Serve:
- Take a serving plate and place one or two potato patties (pettice) on it.
- Pour a generous amount of ragda (white peas curry) over the patties.
- Drizzle tamarind chutney and green chutney over the ragda.
- Sprinkle chopped onions, fresh coriander leaves, and sev on top for added crunch and flavor.
- Repeat the process for the second plate.
Conclusion:
There you have it - a delectable Ragda Pettice recipe perfect for two! This delightful Indian street food dish combines the crispiness of potato patties with the rich and spicy flavors of the white peas curry. Whether you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal or wanting to explore the vibrant world of Indian street food, Ragda Pettice is an excellent choice. Prepare this recipe at home and indulge in the flavors of Mumbai street food right in your own kitchen. Enjoy!
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 146kcal
- Calories from Fat 5.33kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Saturated Fat 3g15%
- Trans Fat 0.99g
- Cholesterol 4mg2%
- Sodium 182mg8%
- Potassium 312mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 22.02g8%
- Dietary Fiber 4g16%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 5g10%
- Calcium 156 mg
- Iron 16 mg
* * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
