chura matar recipe | chura matar banane ki vidhi | banarasi chura matar with detailed photo and video recipe. a traditional and authentic uttar pradesh delicacy made with beaten rice and green peas. it is also popularly known as banarasi poha or chura matar poha and typically served as street food. having said that the green peas poha can also be served as a morning breakfast recipe similar to kanda poha recipe.
well to be honest, i am not a huge fan of this banarasi chura matar recipe. and i prefer the maharashtrian version or the north karnataka avalakki oggarne recipe. i personally feel that later is more spicy and savoury compared to the north indian chura version. moreover, the kandha poha recipe is much easier and quicker to make it as compared to chura matar. basically, the addition of matar can seek more time to cook. having said that there is a huge fan following for the chura matar and i feel one has to develop the taste for it. perhaps you may need some time to develop it. but once you have i guess you may stick to this recipe compared to other poha recipes.
furthermore, i would like to highlight some of the easy and important tips and suggestions for chura matar recipe. firstly, i have used thick poha for this recipe and i would recommend the same to use it. basically, thick poha would retain its shape and would dissolve when soaked in milk. secondly, i have used frozen green peas and hence does not require the overnight soaking procedure. but if you are planning to use dry green peas, you have to soak it overnight before using it. also, you may cook them for a longer time as compared to frozen ones. finally, the dish has to be served immediately once it is removed from the stove. it tastes better when served warm.
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chura matar recipe | chura matar banane ki vidhi
Ingredients
- 1 cup poha / aval / chura, thick
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 tsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin / jeera
- pinch hing / asafoetida
- 1 inch ginger, finely chopped
- 1 chilli, finely chopped
- 5 cashew / kaju, halves
- ½ cup peas / matar
- ½ tsp sugar
- 4 tbsp water
- ½ tsp pepper, crushed
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ¾ tsp salt
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
Instructions
- firstly, in rinse 1 cup thick poha in running water.
- take the rinsed poha in a large bowl and pour ¼ cup milk.
- you can also pour cream along with milk.
- mix well and allow to soak for 10 minutes.
- now in a large kadai, heat 3 tsp oil, 1 tsp cumin, pinch hing, 1 inch ginger, 1 chilli and 5 cashews.
- roast until the cashew turn golden brown.
- further, add ½ cup peas and ½ tsp sugar.
- saute for a minute. adding sugar will help to retain the colour of peas.
- now add 2 tbsp water, cover and simmer for 2 minutes.
- cook until the peas are cooked well.
- additionally add ½ tsp pepper, ½ tsp garam masala and ¾ tsp salt.
- saute and mix al the spices well.
- add in soaked poha and mix gently.
- further add 2 tbsp water, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- make sure to stir in between to prevent from burning.
- also, add 2 tsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.
- finally, enjoy chura matar with curd or pickle.
how to make chura matar with step by step photo:
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- firstly, in rinse 1 cup thick poha in running water.
- take the rinsed poha in a large bowl and pour ¼ cup milk. you can also pour cream along with milk.
- mix well and allow to soak for 10 minutes.
- now in a large kadai, heat 3 tsp oil, 1 tsp cumin, pinch hing, 1 inch ginger, 1 chilli and 5 cashews.
- roast until the cashew turn golden brown.
- further, add ½ cup peas and ½ tsp sugar.
- saute for a minute. adding sugar will help to retain the colour of peas.
- now add 2 tbsp water, cover and simmer for 2 minutes.
- cook until the peas are cooked well.
- additionally add ½ tsp pepper, ½ tsp garam masala and ¾ tsp salt.
- saute and mix al the spices well.
- add in soaked poha and mix gently.
- further add 2 tbsp water, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- make sure to stir in between to prevent from burning.
- also, add 2 tsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.
- finally, enjoy chura matar with curd or pickle.
- firstly, in rinse 1 cup thick poha in running water.
notes:
- firstly, soak the poha in milk for more flavour. you can also add cream to enhance the flavour.
- also, chooda matar recipe is no onion no garlic recipe. however, you can also add if you prefer.
- additionally, use fresh peas or frozen peas to cook it faster.
- finally, chura matar recipe tastes great when flavours are balanced.