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Ragda Recipe

Urvashee Patel
Ragda is a spicy green pea curry used in many chaat dishes. This Instant Pot version makes it so easy. Homemade Mumbai street food can’t get better than this!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 126 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Dried Green Peas or Dried White Peas, soaked for 6 hours or overnight
  • 2 tablespoons Canola Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Mustard Seed
  • 3 Whole Cloves
  • 1/2 Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 cup Diced Onion
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Fresh Ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder (red), optional
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the oil. When the oil becomes hot, add the mustard seeds, cloves and cinnamon stick. Let them simmer for a minute.
  • Add the chopped onions, garlic and ginger and fry for 2 minutes
  • Add the tomatoes, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt and stir for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes soft and the spices are well incorporated.
  • Add the peas, brown sugar and 2 cups of water. Stir.
  • Close the lid of the instant pot, seal the pressure valve and set to manual mode 25 minutes. Let it naturally release before opening.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro.
  • Serve alone or as a soup garnished with fresh chopped onions or over potato patties.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of garam masala and red chili powder to your own spice level.
  • You can substitute 1 Tablespoon tamarind paste for lemon juice.
  • You can substitute 1 Tablespoon jaggery for brown sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 852mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
Keyword Curry, Easy, Easy Dinners, Indian, Instant Pot, Peas, Pressure Cooker, Pressure Cooking, Vegetarian
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