For Ragada :
* 1 1/2 cup Dehydrated White Peas, soaked overnight
* 3 cup Water (saved from the boiled peas)
* 1 tbsp Oil
* 3 Green Chilies
* 1 tbsp Chopped Coriander
* 1 tbsp Chopped Mint
* 1/4 tsp Black Salt
* 1/2 tsp Pepper Powder
* 1/2 tsp Turmeric
* 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
* 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
For Patties
* 4 Potatoes, boiled, peeled, mashed
* 1/4 cup Semolina (rava)
* 1/2 cup Bread Crumbs
* 8-10 Green Chilies, crushed fine
* 1 tsp Ginger, grated
* 1 tbsp Oil
* 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
* Salt to taste
Oil, to shallow fry patties.
Method
For Ragada:
Wash and pressure cook peas in water till well done. Cool 3 tbsp. peas for blend.
Blend together cooled peas, green chilies, mint, coriander Heat oil, add paste. Fry for a minute.
Add dry masala and fry for 2-3 minutes. Add peas, water and bring to boil. Summer for 7-8 minutes till gravy thickens.
For Patties:
Mix all ingredients well with hand. Knead lightly.
With the help of greased hands form 12-14 round flat 1/2" thick 2" patties, (use mould if you want any other shapes, eg. hearts, diamonds, etc.)
Roast few at a time on a greased hot griddle. Turn once to roast other side, making them crisp and golden brown. Keep aside.
To Serve
Place two patties on a plate and serve ragada on side. Now garnish with chopped onions and coriander leaves and sev if it is available at home. Place a small lemon slice.
You can also serve by breaking the patties into bite-size pieces and pour the ragada on top and garnish with chopped onions and coriander leaves and sev.
you can have only ragada as chat item by garnishing with cilantro ,onions chopped,tammarind chutney sweet or else ragada,onions,cilantro,lime juice few drops,paani puri water mixing with ragada is a different taste..
