Ragda recipe- homemade

Ragda 

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Ragda is a flavorful Indian dish made with dried white peas, commonly served with crispy puris or as a topping for chaat items like Pani Puri, Sev Puri, dahi puri, or Ragda Pattice. 

Here's a simple recipe for making Ragda:

Ingredients:
  • Dried white peas: 1 cup (soaked overnight)
  • Potato: 1 medium 
  • Water: 3 cups
  • Turmeric powder: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt: to taste
  • Mustard seeds: 1 teaspoon
  • Cumin seeds: 1 teaspoon
  • Asafoetida (Hing): a pinch
  • Ginger-Garlic paste: 1 tablespoon
  • Red chili powder: 1 teaspoon (optional)
  • Coriander powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Cumin powder: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Garam masala: 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
  • Chaat masala: 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
  • Fresh coriander leaves: for garnishing

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Peas:
  • Soak the dried white peas in water overnight. Drain the water and rinse the peas.
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  • Pressure cook the peas with 3 cups of water, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, chopped potato, and salt until they become soft and mushy (about 3-4 whistles). Set aside.
2. Make the Ragda:
  • Transfer the cooked peas and potatoes into the pot along with the water they were cooked in. Mix well.

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  • Bring to boil, and mash some of the peas and potato with a spoon to achieve a thick consistency.
  • Add chopped ginger, coriander leaves and Let it simmer on low heat for about 10-15 minutes until the gravy thickens.
  • Adjust salt and spices as per taste. Add chaat masala towards the end for an extra tangy flavor.

Watch how to make Ragda:


3. Garnish and Serve:
  • Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot with puris, Pani puri, over pattice, or as a part of your favorite chaat.
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Enjoy your homemade Ragda Pani Puri!




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