MATAR KULCHA

 MATAR KULCHA

Matar kulcha is one of the popular street food of north India specially in Delhi and amritsar. You might see many street vendors selling matar kulcha in roads or even outside schools and colleges. They serve the matar in large brass pots. Matar Kulcha Recipe is so simple and finger licking delicious that once you have it, there is absolutely no way you would want to stop. This roadside chole kulche is everything you have always wanted in your favourite chaat.

Ingredients:

For The Matar

1+1/4 cups dried white peas

3 to 4 cups water for pressure cooking the dried white peas.

1 tbsp oil

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 chili powder
1/4 tsp garam masala powder

Toppings For Matar Kulcha
1 small onion,finely chopped

1 medium sized tomato,finely chopped

1 green chilli, slit or chopped

½ inch ginger, julienned or finely chopped
1 lemon, quartered

Some coriander leaves (optional)

Recipe:

Cooking Safed Matar (Dried White Peas)

1. Soak the matar or dried white peas overnight or for 7-8 hours.
2. Drain and then pressure cook with 3 to 4 cups of 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. The soaked matar can also be cooked in a pan, but they will take a lot of time.

Making Matar Curry

1. In a pan, heat oil. on a low flame, first brown the cumin seeds.
   Remove the pan from fire.
2. Then add the dry spice powders one by one - chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, amchur powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder.
3. Stir and immediately pour this mixture into the cooked matar/peas or add the cooked matar to this mixture.
4. Switch on the fire and heat through the matar for 3-4 mins.
5. Now add the prepared jaljeera chutney and stir.
6. If the matar mixture looks dry, add some water.
7. Cook the matar or peas curry till all the flavors are mingled, for about 2-3 minutes.
8. Check the seasoning and add more black salt if required.
9. You can make this and keep it aside till you prepare the kulchas. when serving reheat the matar curry.
   Serve matar kulcha in bowls or plates. Top with onions, tomato, ginger and chilies. Squeeze some lemon juice on top and mix lightly.

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with matar kulcha.

Enjoy and keep showering your love.