Chura Matar
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A beloved Banarasi winter breakfast — soaked flattened rice (chura) tossed with freshly shelled green peas, sautéed in ghee with ginger, green chillies, and a pinch of sugar. Available only in the green pea season.
Cuisines
Banarasi
Best for
Breakfast
Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | poha (flattened rice) |
| 1 cup | fresh green peas |
| 2 tablespoons | ghee |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | mustard seeds |
| 1 | green chili, finely chopped |
| 1 inch | ginger, grated |
| 1 pinch | asafoetida |
| 1 teaspoon | sugar |
| — | salt to taste |
| 1 tablespoon | lemon juice |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Rinse the poha under running water until it softens, then drain and set aside.
- 2 Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
- 3 Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds; let them splutter.
- 4 Add green chili, grated ginger, and asafoetida, sauté for a minute.
- 5 Add fresh green peas and cook until they are tender.
- 6 Mix in the softened poha, sugar, and salt.
- 7 Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring gently to combine all ingredients.
- 8 Turn off the heat and add lemon juice.
- 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For an authentic touch, use fresh peas and adjust the chili to your spice preference.