Chura Matar - A Recipe from Benaras
Chura Matar is a popular breakfast dish from Benaras in Uttar Pradesh. It is a spicier version of Matar Poha and is a wonderful use of peas in a healthy breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1.5 Cups Thick Poha, Jada Poha
- 1 Cup Peas
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 1 tsp Grated Ginger
- 3 or 4 Green Chillies
- 1/4 cup Fresh Coriander
- 3 or 4 tsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Ghee
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
To Prepare the Poha
- Add about 1/2 tsp of salt to the milk.
- Mix well.
- Add the milk to 1.5 cups poha.
- Mix well so that the poha absorbs the milk.
- If the poha is still dry, sprinkle enough water till the poha is damp.
- Spread the poha in a plate and set aside for 10 minutes.
Other Preparations
- Chop the green chillies to fine pieces.
- Chop the coriander to fine pieces.
To Make Chura Matar
- Heat the ghee.
- Add cumin seeds and stir-fry till they start to change colour.
- Add green chillies and grated ginger, and stir-fry for a few seconds.
- Add the peas and stir-fry for a few seconds.
- Add the pepper powder, garam masala, sugar and some salt.
- Mix well.
- Add about 1/2 cup water.
- Cover and cook over low flame till the peas are cooked.
- Turn off the heat.
- Add the soaked poha, lemon juice, and chopped coriander.
- Mix well.
- Serve warm.
Notes
If the poha feels dry, sprinkle some milk instead of water.
Do use ghee in the tempering. It lends a unique flavour to the Chura Matar.