U.P. Style Chura-Matar

    U.P. Style Chura- Matar

Chura-Matar is not a snack but emotion for some people of Eastern U.P. and Bihar. It is one of some frequently repeated tea time snack of winter. 

Talking about myself,  I was never fond of this dish,  in fact I would not touch this dish no matter what! My favorite was and stil is matar ki ghughni. But recently,  as I'm aging, I have started preparing chura matar and to my surprise, sometimes I have cravings for it too! 

Here is how I cook it..

Ingredients:

1. Thick poha-1 cup 

2. Green peas- 1 cup(I use frozen)

3. Garlic Cloves-3 chopped

4. Onion small-1 finely chopped 

5. Meat masala-1/2 tsp. Or any masala of your choice like kitchen king or garam masala powder 

6. Red chilli powder-1 tsp.

7. Turmeric powder-1 tsp.

8. Salt to taste

9. Refined oil-1tbsp.

10. Lemon and cilantro leaves (optional)

Method:

*Wash and keep aside poha.

*Heat oil in a pan or kadai, add chopped garlic.

* Whwn pink, add onion and saute till translucent. 

*Add powder spices and frozen peas, salt and cover till cooked.

*Now add poha and stir lightly. 

*Cover again and after 3 minutes, turn off the flame.

* Garnish with cilantro leaves and lemon, serve with tea.

   ENJOY!