Ragda Patties Recipe – A Popular Mumbai Street Food
Introduction
Ragda Patties is one of the most cherished street food dishes from Mumbai, commonly enjoyed as a delightful snack in almost every Marathi and Gujarati household. This dish combines the warm, crispy, and flavorful potato patties (aloo tikki) with a hearty, tangy ragda (a spiced yellow pea gravy), topped with a medley of vibrant chutneys and crispy sev. Its balance of textures—crispy patties with the soft and flavorful ragda, mixed with the zingy chutneys—makes it an irresistible treat, perfect for tea time or as a light meal. In this recipe, we will explore how to make this delicious dish at home, giving you a taste of Mumbai’s bustling street food scene in your own kitchen.
Cuisine
- Cuisine: Gujarati Recipes
- Course: Snack
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Patties
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Potatoes (Aloo), boiled and mashed | 4 large potatoes |
| Corn flour | 3 tablespoons |
| Ginger, grated | 1 teaspoon |
| Green Chillies, finely chopped | 2 |
| Salt | To taste |
| Mint Leaves (Pudina), finely chopped | ¼ cup |
| Achari Mayo | 1 tablespoon |
| Nutralite Classic Spread | For cooking |
For the Ragda (Yellow Pea Gravy)
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Dried Yellow/White Peas (Vatana), soaked overnight | 1 cup |
| Tamarind Water | ¼ cup |
| Mustard seeds (Rai/Kadugu) | 1 teaspoon |
| Curry leaves | 1 teaspoon |
| Asafoetida (Hing) | ¼ teaspoon |
| Cinnamon Powder (Dalchini) | ½ teaspoon |
| Turmeric powder (Haldi) | ½ teaspoon |
| Red Chilli powder | ¼ teaspoon |
| Cumin powder (Jeera) | ½ teaspoon |
| Black Salt (Kala Namak) | ½ teaspoon |
| Green Chillies, finely chopped | 1 |
| Ginger, finely chopped | 1 inch piece |
| Jaggery | 1 tablespoon |
| Nutralite Classic Spread | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | To taste |
| Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, chopped | 2 sprigs |
For Garnish
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sweet Chutney (Date & Tamarind) | 4 tablespoons |
| Green Chutney (Coriander & Mint) | 4 tablespoons |
| Sev (crispy chickpea noodles) | For garnish |
Preparation Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Instructions
Preparing the Ragda (Yellow Pea Gravy)
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Cook the Peas: Start by cooking the soaked yellow peas. In a large saucepan, add the peas with enough water and cook them until they are very soft and tender. You can use a pressure cooker for faster cooking, or cook them in an open pot for a longer time.
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Prepare the Spices: Heat the Nutralite Classic Spread in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once the spread melts, add the mustard seeds and allow them to crackle. Then add the cumin seeds, green chillies, ginger, and curry leaves. Stir well.
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Add Ground Spices: To the pan, add turmeric powder, cinnamon powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, black salt, and asafoetida. Stir the mixture for a few seconds, allowing the spices to infuse the oil.
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Mix in the Cooked Peas: Add the cooked yellow peas to the pan and stir well. If the gravy is too thick, add a little water (about a quarter cup) to achieve the desired consistency. Simmer the ragda on low heat for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Finish the Ragda: Add jaggery to balance the tanginess of the tamarind water, then stir in the chopped coriander leaves. Adjust the salt to taste and set the ragda aside.
Preparing the Patties
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Make the Pattie Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the boiled and mashed potatoes with corn flour, grated ginger, finely chopped green chillies, mint leaves, and salt. Add the achari mayo for an extra flavor punch and mix well to form a dough-like consistency.
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Shape the Patties: Divide the mixture into 5 to 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten it into a round shape. Roll each patty in bread crumbs for an extra crispy texture on the outside.
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Cook the Patties: Heat a non-stick pan and melt Nutralite Classic Spread in it. Place the patties in the pan and cook on medium heat, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
Assembling the Ragda Patties
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Serve the Ragda Patties: To assemble, place a ladle of ragda (yellow pea gravy) into individual serving bowls. Carefully place the golden-brown patties on top of the ragda.
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Add Chutneys and Garnishes: Drizzle a teaspoon each of sweet chutney (date & tamarind) and green chutney (coriander & mint) over the patties. Garnish with sev, chopped onions, and fresh coriander leaves.
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Serve Immediately: Serve hot and enjoy the burst of flavors from this mouth-watering street food.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 50g |
| Protein | 7g |
| Fat | 12g |
| Fiber | 6g |
| Sodium | 550mg |
| Sugar | 15g |
Tips for the Perfect Ragda Patties
- Adjust Spices: If you like it spicier, feel free to increase the amount of green chillies and red chilli powder in both the ragda and the patties.
- Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh coriander and mint leaves add an authentic flavor and freshness to the dish, so don’t skip on them.
- Make it Vegan: For a vegan version, simply substitute the Nutralite Classic Spread with any plant-based butter or oil, and skip the achari mayo.
- Crispier Patties: For extra crunch, you can double coat the patties with bread crumbs before frying them, or even use panko crumbs.
Conclusion
Ragda Patties is a classic Mumbai street food that brings together the best of flavors and textures. From the crispy patties to the tangy, spicy ragda, and the sweet and minty chutneys, this dish is an explosion of taste in every bite. Perfect for a tea-time snack or as a fun dish for parties, this recipe will surely become a favorite in your home. Try it today and transport yourself to the vibrant streets of Mumbai with every bite!
