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Chura Matar - A Recipe from Benaras
Aruna
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.
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Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
35
minutes
mins
Course
Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine
Banaras, Indian, Uttar Pradesh
Servings
4
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
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.
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