Ragda Chaat, also called Matar Chaat, is a street-style snack made with dried white peas. It is topped with onions, tomatoes, chutneys, and spices to make a delicious snack. Pair it with aloo tikki or kulcha to make a complete meal!
Rinse the white peas in water and then soak them overnight in 3 cups of water. Drain the soaking water when ready to cook.
Add the white peas along with water, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt to a pressure cooker (or instant pot). Give it a stir.
Close the lid of the pressure cooker and Pressure cook for 2 whistles on high flame. Then change to a medium flame and let it pressure cook for 12-15 minutes. (For instant pot, pressure cook on high pressure for 20 minutes)
Let the pressure release naturally. Make sure the ragda is well cooked. You can also put the curry on saute to thicken. You can also mash a few peas to thicken the consistency.
For Ragda Chaat:
In a serving bowl, take half cup ragda curry. Top with diced green chili, onions, tomatoes, and julienned ginger.
Top with 1 tablespoon of tamarind chutney and 1/2 tablespoon green chutney. Sprinkle the roasted cumin powder, black salt, and chaat masala.
Sprinkle some lime juice. Garnish with cilantro leaves, sev and enjoy!
For Delhi Style Matar Chaat:
Add the cooked ragda and all the ingredients under "chaat" to a large bowl. Mix together until well combined. Serve as is or with kulcha.
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Notes
Dried Peas: You can use white or green dried peas in this recipe. They can take a long time to cook. So do check multiple peas to see that they are cooked properly. You want the peas to be soft and a little mushy when they are cooked. Consistency: If the ragda is too thick, you can add water to adjust the consistency. Remember that ragda curry thickens a bit as it cools down. So add liquid or thicken the curry accordingly.Green Chili Pepper: I typically use Thai, Birdeye or Serrano Chili Pepper in my recipes. Don't forget to adjust to your taste. Storing: You can prepare the ragda curry ahead of time, and refrigerate for upto 4 days. And then this chaat is easy to put together in 5 minutes.