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.