Chura Matar Recipe: A Delicious Winter Delight from Uttar Pradesh
Chura Matar is the perfect choice if you’re looking for a quick, flavorful, and healthy breakfast or snack. This traditional dish from Uttar Pradesh, especially popular in Banaras (Varanasi), is made with flattened rice (chura or poha) and fresh green peas (matar).
Ingredients
- 1 cup flattened rice poha/chura
- 1 cup fresh green peas
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds jeera
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 medium onion finely sliced
- 2-3 whole red chilies
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves chopped
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Preparing the Chura (Poha)
- Take the flattened rice (poha) and rinse it lightly. Make sure not to over-soak it.
- Drain the water completely and let it sit for 10 minutes. This will soften the chura without making it mushy.
Step 2: Cooking the Green Peas
- Heat oil in a pan on medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, whole red chilies and let them splutter.
- Add finely chopped onions, and sauté for a few seconds.
- Now, add fresh green peas and sauté for 2–3 minutes until they turn soft and bright green.
Step 3: Bringing It All Together
- Add black pepper powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Lower the flame and add the softened poha (chura).
- Cover the pan and let it cook for 2 minutes on low flame.
- Turn off the heat, add fresh coriander leaves. Mix well.
- Serve and Enjoy !