Potato and Green Pea Patties in Tomato Sauce
by Tarla Dalal
A blockbuster featuring your favourite stars – potato and green peas! delectable patties of potatoes and green peas spiced up with a masala paste and a dash of lemon are drowned in a tangy, homemade tomato sauce. If this is not enough to trigger your appetite, the potato and green peas patties in tomato sauce is coated with grated cheese and served piping hot so that the aroma lingers in the air taunting you to dip your spoon into it!
Potato and Green Pea Patties in Tomato Sauce recipe - How to make Potato and Green Pea Patties in Tomato Sauce
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 6 to 8 servings
For The Potato and Green Pea Patties
2 cups boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes
1 cup boiled and mashed green peas
2 tbsp cornflour
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp fresh cream
salt to taste
oil for greasing and cooking
To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste (using A Little Water)
1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
3 green chillies , roughly chopped
1 tbsp grated fresh coconut
1/2 tsp sugar
salt to taste
For The Tomato Sauce
1 cup roughly chopped tomatoes
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tbsp fresh cream
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
salt to taste
For The Topping
1/4 cup grated processed cheese
For the potato and green pea patties
- For the potato and green pea patties
- Combine all the ingredients including the prepared paste in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a round ball and flatten them between your palms.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it with oil, place the patties on it and cook using some more oil till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides.
For the tomato sauce
- For the tomato sauce
- Heat a non-stick pan, add the tomatoes and cover and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes or till the tomatoes are soft.
- Allow to cool completely and blend in a mixer to a smooth purée.
- Transfer the puree into a non-stick pan, add all the remaining ingredients, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Place the patties on a serving dish and pour the hot tomato sauce over them. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top and serve immediately. .
| Energy | 98 cal |
| Protein | 3.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 201.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 24.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 53.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 143.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
Potato Peas Patties made with green peas and coriander paste gives it a nice flavour as well as a lovely green colour. When served, topped with fresh tomato sauce and grated cheese,it makes an exotic starter and a healthy and filling treat for kids.