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MATAR KULCHA

It is one of the popular street food of north India specially in Delhi and Amritsar. Delhi streets are flooded with vendors selling Matar kulche at every corner. It's a spicy yet delicious chaat prepared with white peas topped with chopped onions, tomatoes and tangy chutneys. It can be served as a snack or as a main dish with kulcha or naan.


Course         :    Brunch, snacks
Cuisine        :    North Indian
Prep time     :    8 hrs.(soaking)
Cook time    :    30 minutes
Servings       :    3-4

Ingredients

Measuring cup used,1 cup =250ml

  • 1.5 cups dried white peas 
  • 3 to 4 cups water for pressure cooking the dried white peas
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp dry mango powder
  • 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil

For toppings and garnish

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium sized tomato, finely chopped
  • 1 green chilli (slit or chopped)
  • 1/2 inch ginger
  • 1 lemon
  • Some coariander leaves

Instructions

  1. Soak the matar or dried white peas overnight or for 7-8 hrs.
  2. Drain and then pressure cook with water till the matar are completely cooked.
  3. If there is extra water and the mixture is thin, then simmer till the matar get a medium consistency.
  4. Mash the matar slightly with a wooden spoon.
  5. Allow them to cool down and set them aside.

Tempering matar

  1. Asemble ingredients for tempering.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, add cooked matar.
  3. And add all the spices one by one.
  4. Carefully toss them around till matar are cooked with spices.

Assembling

  1. Assemble ingredients and let's finish up the matar.
  2. Transfer matar in a bowl or plate.
  3. Generously sprinkle chopped onions on top, tomatoes, chillies, red chilli powder and chopped cilantro leaves
  4. And serve hot with warm kulchas.

Let me know how you find it, if you try it sometime. you may leave your suggestions for any interesting additions.

Keep Cooking"
-CM
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