Ragda Pattice / Patties (Potato Tikki & Dried Yellow Peas Curry)

 

           Ragda Pattice / Patties is a very popular and a yummy street food snack of Mumbai that is loved by young and old alike. This Indian fast food can be found in every street corner food stalls and in restaurants. 

          It is basically shallow fried potato cutlets or tikkis served with Ragda, a dried white peas curry along with various toppings and chutneys. This tongue tickling chaat item is very wholesome and can be termed as a one-pot meal. It is a great tea time snack, a party snack or a kitty party snack. In fact it can be had anytime of the day. 

Ragda - 

• 1 cup dry White Peas, soaked overnight
• pinch of baking soda
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste 
• 1 tomato, pureed
• 1 tsp. tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. red chili powder
• 1 tsp. roasted coriander-cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Pattice / Patties - 

• 2-3 potatoes, boiled & mashed
• 2 bread slices
• salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp. roasted coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp. roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp. red chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1 tsp. amchur powder
• 1 tbsp. coriander leaves
• 1 tsp. ginger, grated
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 2 tbsp. oil to shallow fry

To Serve -

• green chutney 
• Instant sweet chutney 
• 1 tsp. lime juice 
• 2-3 tbsp. sev
• 2-3 tbsp. boondi (opt)
• 2 tbsp. onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp. tomato, chopped
• 1/4 tsp. roasted cumin powder 
• 1 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped

           Ragda - Boil the soaked peas in 2 & 1/2 cups water, turmeric powder and a pinch of baking soda for 2-3 whistles.

          Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onion till light brown. Add the ginger-garlic paste and all the dry spices mixed with little water. Fry on a low flame till oil separates.

         Add the tomato puree and tomato paste. Continue to stir fry till dry. Add the boiled peas and 3/4 cup water if required. 

           Cover and simmer till the gravy thickens. Add the coriander leaves and mix well. Keep aside.

          Patties - Soak the bread slices in water for a few seconds and squeeze out the water. In a bowl, add the bread, potatoes and all the ingredients (except oil).

          Knead well and divide into equal portions. Give it a patty shape and refrigerate for 25-30 minutes.

          Heat oil on a griddle / tawa and fry the patties few at a time till golden on both sides. Drain on a kitchen towel.

         Now to assemble - on a serving plate, place 2 patties and ladle some ragda over it, followed by the green chutney, sweet chutney, onion, tomatoes, lime juice, sev, boondi, cumin powder and coriander leaves.

Green Chutney - 

• 1 cup coriander leaves
• 1/2 cup mint leaves
• 1-2 green chilies
• 1-2 garlic cloves
• 1/2" ginger
• 1 tsp. lime juice 
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp. feta cheese (opt)

          

           Grind all the above mentioned ingredients with very little water into a paste. Your green chutney is ready.

Instant sweet chutney - 

• 3 tbsp. ketchup
• 1/2 tsp. tamarind paste
• 1/2 tsp. red chili powder
• 1 tsp. sugar

           Mix together all the above mentioned ingredients along with 1/4 cup water. Your instant sweet chutney is ready.