Thursday, April 19, 2012

Safed vatana refers to dried white peas.


Safed Vatana refers to dried white peas. 
A legume that are in dried form also known
as peas or white vatana are the perfect choice
as  they are available any time of the year.
They belong to the same family as beans and lentils,
the dried peas are available in deep green color n also available in a yellowish white (safed) color.
These peas need to be soaked in water for at least 
six- eight hours, then usually pressure cooked.
The Aloo | potato patties with Ragda made from these
is very tasty snack.
Dried white peas used to make the Indian dish ' Ragda patties, '  which is a popular chaat item.

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