Welcome to My Kitchen

I started cooking 20 years ago, and every day has been a new experience. You might not believe it but i was a person who could not fry an egg...but 20 years on..i feel i can take on any challenge.

I'm constantly trying out new recipes and looking for innovative ways to improvise my dishes and make it more easier. The easier the cooking gets and the less time it takes the more time for me to relax with my loved one.
But easy and quick does not mean compromise on taste or the way a dish is presented. I take great pride in decorating my dishes as i am a firm believer of ' The first impression counts'.

I decided to start this blog to help others like me discover that cooking a feast does not require slogging for hours in the kitchen all it requires is the right ingredients, tools and a creative mind and voila! you will have your family and guests begging for second helpings....

My inspiration for cooking has always been my husband...he loves his food..and like the saying goes 'A way to a man's heart is through his stomach'..i can confidently say it's true and it works wonders for a happy relationship...but he is also my best critic and competition.

I've got two little girls both who love to eat, and my eldest always enjoys helping me in the kitchen. I will try to post more kid friendly recipes that can be fun to eat and make together.

Hope you enjoy this blog and find it useful...please do feel free to leave any feedback or comments...remember there's always room for improvement!!!

Thursday, 7 May 2020

Ragda Pattice

This is one of Mumbai’s famous street food chaat dishes.. it’s got a right balance of tangy, sweet and spicy flavours.



Ingredients

For the Pattice

4-6 potatoes boiled and mashed
1 tbsp cumin powder
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 tbsp chaat masala
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tbsp turmeric powder
Handful of soaked poha (rice flakes)
Freshly chopped coriander
Salt for seasoning



For the Ragda

1-2 cups dried white peas , soaked overnight
1/2 tbsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tbsp cumin powder
1/2 tbsp coriander powder
1/2 tbsp dried mango powder
1 tsp whole cumin
1 tsp chaat masala
1 tsp Garam masala
Lemon juice
1 tbsp ginger/ garlic paste or freshly chopped ginger & garlic
1 green chilli chopped
Pinch of hing
1 red onion, finely chopped
Freshly chopped coriander
Salt for seasoning

For serving

Green coriander chutney
Tamarind chutney
Fine sev
Chopped onion, mixed with lemon and salt
Chopped tomato
Freshly chopped coriander
Chaat masala

Method:

1. To make the Pattice, mix all the ingredients and knead well. Season according to taste, if you like spice add chopped green chilli as well to the pattice. Make round balls and shape. Keep aside.

2. To make the ragda, in a pressure cooker, cook the peas add in turmeric and chilli powder. Season and cook on 3-4 whistles. When cooked slightly mash the peas with the spoon.

3. In a deep pot, heat oil and add whole cumin, once it starts to splatter add the hing.

4. Mix in the ginger, garlic, chopped chillies. Toss and then add the onions. Season and add the peas to the mix. Sprinkle rest of the masalas. Taste and season accordingly. If you like it more tangy add lemon juice. Finish off by sprinkling freshly chopped coriander.

5. To fry the pattice, heat a pan  and add oil. Shallow fry until golden brown.

6. To plate, add spoonful  of ragda , top with the pattice. Add more ragda ontop and then add the green/ tamarind chutney.  Sprinkle chopped onions, tomatoes, sev and coriander. Sprinkle chaat masala over and serve warm.


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