1cupdried, whole green peas (available at Indian grocery stores)
4cupswater (use less for thicker soup)
3tablespoonapple butter
1teaspoonjeera (cumin) powder
1teaspoongaram masala
1tablespoonginger
1tablespoongarlic
2tablespoonsugar
½largelemon's juice
1teaspoonfresh grated turmeric (or powder)
salt
oil
red chili powder
GARNISHMENTS
sev (fried chick-pea flower snack)
chopped onion
chopped tomato
chopped cilantro
chopped chili peppers
GREEN CHILI PEPPER CHUTNEY (spicy)
4tablespoongreen chili pepper of choice
1tablespoonoil
½tablespoonlemon juice
water
salt
SWEET CHUTNEY
3tablespoonapple butter
1teaspoonjeera (cumin) powder
3tablespoonwater
red chili powder
PATTICE (VEGETABLE PATTIES)
4cupssteamed and mashed vegetables of choice (I prefer potatoes)
1tablespoongarlic (more or less)
1tablespoonginger (more or less)
3sprigsgreen onions, chopped finely (optional)
¼cupcilantro, chopped finely (optional)
breadcrumbs (optional
green chillies, chopped or blended
salt
Instructions
RAGDO (PEA SOUP)
Soak the dried whole green peas for 6-8 hours in cold water. SIDE NOTE: since this is a large bean, it tends to take a while to cook naturally.
Rinse well and put in the Instant Pot with 4 cups of water. Close the lid and push the bean pre-set. Let the Instant Pot cook and cool completely on it's own and open when valve drops.
Set the Instant Pot to Saute Mode and add all of the ingredients. The soup will be very runny. Don't fret
Let the mixture boil for about 5 minutes and then remove from heat to cool. NOTE: the soup will thicken as it cools
GREEN CHILI PEPPER CHUTNEY
Blend chili peppers, oil, and salt together. Add water to reach the consistency you prefer. I prefer a thicker chutney for this dish.
SWEET CHUTNEY
Whisk the apple butter, water, jeera powder, and red chili powder together.
Note: there is no salt needed for this chutney.
PATTIES
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
Form patties using your hands and some oil. Gloves are highly recommended since spices are involved.
If using breadcrumbs, coat the patties with them after dipping the patty in some water. The water will help the crumbs stick better.
Heat a skillet on medium high with some oil
Place patties on the skillet assuring they are not too close to each other. (I have a hard time flipping them when they are too close together, but you might be better at that than me)
Cook until slightly brown on both sides.
TIP: Use Hash Brown potato mix for a quicker option.NOTE: If you do not want to make the vegetable patties, then they can be bought at an Indian Grocery Store. Check the frozen section for Aloo Tikki.ALSO: Trader Joes sells broccoli patties which can be substituted for a healthier readily available option.
GARNISHMENT
Place patties in a soup bowl.
Cover with ragdo (pea soup).
Add chutneys, chopped onion, tomatoes, and cilantro.
Top with sev.
ENJOY HOT!
HAPPY EATING FOLKS <3
Notes
Dried whole green peas or dried white peas are used for this recipe which is available at Indian Grocery Stores.