Ragda Patties ( Ragda Pattice) is a classic Indian street food made with crispy potato patties ( Aloo Tikki ) topped with a mildly spiced white pea curry (ragda), chutneys, onions, and crunchy sev. This easy recipe includes a no-soak ragda method, step-by-step instructions, and pro tips to achieve authentic Mumbai-style flavor at home.
Why This Ragda Patties Recipe Works
Includes no-soak ragda shortcut (huge time saver)
Cuisine: Indian street food (Maharashtra/Gujarat)
Core components: Potato patties + white pea curry (ragda) + chutneys Time: ~60 minutes (faster hacks included below)
Focuses on texture + layering (what makes street food taste right)
Gives beginner-friendly + advanced tips
What Is Ragda Patties?
Ragda Patties is a popular Indian chaat made with crispy potato patties topped with a mildly spiced white pea curry and layered with chutneys, onions, and crunchy sev.
It’s known for balancing sweet, spicy, tangy, and crunchy textures in one dish, making it a complete snack or light meal.
Ragda Pattice Ingredients
For this ragda patties recipe, you’ll need dried white peas (vatana) for the curry, along with water, cumin seeds, onion, tomato, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, cumin powder, salt, and oil to build a flavorful curry base.
To make potato patties, use boiled potatoes combined with a binding agent like breadcrumbs or cornstarch, plus ginger, green chili, salt, and spices, then cook them in a little oil until crisp.
To assemble the dish, gather classic chaat toppings such as tamarind date chutney, as well as cilantro mint green chutney, ( try homemade with our favorite recipes ) along with finely chopped onions, sev, fresh cilantro (coriander), and a sprinkle of chaat masala.
Healthy Ragda Patties
- Air fry patties at 375°F for 12–15 mins
Jain Version
- Skip onion + garlic
Step-by-Step Ragda Patties Recipe
Step 1: Cook the Ragda
- Soak white peas overnight (traditional method).
- Pressure cook until soft.
- Heat oil → add cumin seeds.
- Add onions, ginger-garlic → sauté.
- Add tomatoes + spices → cook till soft.
- Add peas + water → simmer until thick.
👉 The goal is a slightly runny but creamy consistency so it spreads over patties.
Step 2: Make Crispy Patties
- Mash potatoes with spices and binder.
- Shape into flat discs.
- Shallow fry until golden and crisp.
👉 Use our popular Aloo Tikki Recipe to make big batch of potato patties at home.
Step 3: Assemble (Street-Style)
- Place 2 patties on a plate
- Pour hot ragda over
- Add chutneys
- Top with onions, sev, coriander
🔥 This layering creates the signature sweet-spicy-tangy explosion.
How to Make Ragda WITHOUT Soaking (Time-Saving Hack)
Traditionally you make ragda curry by soaking white peas for 6–8 hours.
Here’s the faster method:
Option 1: Quick Soak Method
- Boil peas for 5 minutes
- Turn off heat, cover for 1 hour
- Then pressure cook
2: Baking Soda Hack (Pro Tip)
- Add a pinch of baking soda while pressure cooking
- Reduces cooking time significantly
Option 3: Use Canned White Peas
- Skip soaking entirely
- Rinse and cook directly with spices
You can have the perfect ragda and patties…
…but if assembly is wrong, the dish feels average. Learn how to layer it for maximum flavor, the true Street-Style Method.
Start with hot patties. Slightly breaking the patties helps absorb the ragda better. Ladle hot ragda curry directly over the patties until partially submerged. Layer chutneys (don’t mix). Then add fresh toppings and finish with sev last.
- Use a wide bowl or plate (not deep)
- Let chutneys drizzle naturally (not mixed)
- Garnish right before serving
More Indian Chaat Recipes
Check out some of our other lip smacking delicious Indian Snack Chat recipes . These recipes are super popular and reader's favorite street snack items to make for parties and gatherings.
1. Can I make ragda patties without white peas?
Yes—chickpeas or dried green peas work well, though flavor changes slightly.
2. How do I thicken ragda naturally?
Mash some peas while cooking instead of adding flour or starch.
3. Can I air fry ragda patties instead of frying?
Yes—air fry at 375°F until golden, flipping halfway.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Ragda Patties - Instant Pot Ragda Pattice
Equipment
Ingredients
For Ragda Curry
- 1 cup dry white peas
- 2 cups water to cook
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ¼ teaspoon asafetida optional
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala more for spicier curry
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder more if like it spicy.
- salt per taste
For Potato Patties ( Aloo Tikki)
- 4 large yellow potatoes boiled and peeled
- 2 Tablespoon Oil or Oil spray
- 2 tablespoon corn flour or rice flour
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon chat masala or garam masala
- 1 teaspoon green chillies minced
- 1 Tablespoon chat masala
- Salt per taste
Toppings for Ragda Patties
- ½ cup cilantro chutney
- ½ cup tamarind chutney
- 1 medium red onion finely diced
- 1 large red tomato diced
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- ½ cup thin sev
- ½ Tablespoon red chili powder
- ½ Tablespoon chat masala or cumin powder
Instructions
To make Ragda Curry :
- I usually soak the white peas overnight. If you forget to soak them overnight, wash and soak them in hot water for at least an hour. This ensures that peas cook nice and soft.
- Turn Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Once the hot sign displays, add oil. Allow the oil to heat up for a minute. Add cumin and mustard seeds. Let them sizzle for a minute.
- Add asafetida, turmeric and red chili powder, ginger and garlic paste. Sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add garam masala and salt. Mix well.
- Add soaked peas and 2 cups of water. Close Instant Pot lid and move pressure valve to sealing. Press Manual , Hi pressure for 15 minutes followed by NPR.
- After the silver pin drops, Open IP lid carefully. Mash some of the cooked peas with a potato masher or using the back of your spoon. Stir the curry well. Adjust the seasoning or water if needed. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Ragda is ready.
To make Potato Patties or Aloo Tikki
- Mash potatoes with spices + binder. Shape into flat discs. Shallow fry on medium heat until golden
How to Air Fry Potato Patties
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C), lightly brush or spray the patties with oil, and place them in a single layer. Air fry for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp on the outside.
To assemble and serve Ragda Patties
- Place 2 patties on plate. Pour hot ragda over.
- Drizzle spoonful each of cilantro chutney and sweet tamarind chutney. Sprinkle chopped onion, tomato, cilantro on top. Garnish with fine nylon sev.
- For additional flavors, sprinkle chaat masala, red chili powder, cumin powder on top! Serve warm.
Notes
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This recipe was originally published on ProfusionCurry Website on November, 12, 2019.
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