Matar is a tangy and spicy gravy preparation of white peas which is served with a flatbread called kulcha. Matar is flavoured with a jaljeera chutney that makes it so delicious. Matar or matra is a fuss free recipe. The cooking and preparation time is not much. You can serve Matar with readymade kulcha or homemade kulcha.
Matar or matra is basically dried white peas easily available at the grocery stores in India (atleast)! It is very important to soak white for enough time and cook it till it is soft. At times white peas give a tough time, just add a pinch of baking soda while pressure cooking to ensure matar gets cooked properly.
1. Take 1 and 1/4 cup dried white peas
2. Wash properly and soak for 7-8 hours or overnight
3. After 7-8 hours
4. Pressure cook soaked matar with salt to taste and 3 cups water
5. Check matar should be soft
6. Transfer cooked peas in a vessel
7. Check the consistency. Add water as required
8. Mix well and simmer for 1-2 minutes
1. In a jar add 3/4 cup fresh mint leaves, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp fennel seeds, 1 black cardamom seeds, 1 dry red chili, 1 pinch of asafoetida (Hing), 1 tsp black salt, 5-6 black pepper, 1/2 tsp dry mango powder, and 1tbsp seedless
2. Add 1/4 cup water or as required
3. Grind to make smooth paste
1. Heat 1 tbsp oil
2. Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and let it crackle
3. Now add 1-inch grated ginger and saute it for 1 minute
4. Add 1 tsp chaat masala, 1/4 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp dry mango powder, 1 tsp red chili powder and 1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds powder
5. Stir very well
6. Add spices to boiled peas
7. Simmer
8. For 3-4 minutes on low medium gas flame
9. Add Jaljeera chutney
10. Stir very well
11. Cook for 1-2 minutes
12. Check the consistency and seasoning
13. Transfer Matar in a serving bowl
14. Garnish it with chopped onion, tomato and coriander leaves, grated ginger and lemon juice
15. Sprinkle 1 pinch red chili powder
16. Bon Appetit Serve Matar with Kulcha
PREP TIME 20 minutes + 7-8 hours of soaking time
COOK TIME 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME 40 minutes + 8 hours passive time
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