Nitra Whole Yellow Peas

About this item

Whole peas for ragda and chaat. Nitra Whole Yellow Peas are dried white/yellow peas, known as safed vatana, the essential pea for Mumbai-style ragda.

Why cooks choose it

After an overnight soak, the whole peas cook soft and creamy while keeping some shape. Lightly mashed with spices, they become the hearty ragda poured over pattice, and they are the base of sev usal and a spicy yellow pea curry.

What to cook with it

• Ragda pattice
• Sev usal
• Yellow pea curry
• Split pea style soup

How to cook

Soak overnight in plenty of water. Pressure-cook with fresh water, salt and turmeric for 5 to 6 whistles. Simmer with onion, tomato and ragda spices until thick.

Pack sizes

Available in 500 g and 1 kg packs.

Storage

Keep dry peas sealed in a cool, dry cupboard.

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