Banarasi Chura Matar
Ingredients
- Poha Thick Flattened Rice 1.5 cups
- Green Peas 1.5 cup
- Milk ½ cup
- Coriander Leaves ½ cup
- Chopped Ginger 2 tsp
- Green Chillies 2
- Garam Masala 1 tsp
- Turmeric Powder optional ½ tsp
- Black Pepper Powder ½ tsp
- Sugar 1 – 2 tsp
- Cumin Seeds ½ tsp
- Lemon Juice 2 tbsp
- Oil 2 tbsp
- To taste Salt
Instructions
- Poha should be soaked in milk for 15 minutes and then set aside.
- Set aside the coriander leaves after washing and chopping them.
- In a skillet, heat the oil, then add the cumin seeds and fry until fragrant.
- Fry for a few minutes with the sliced ginger and green chilies.
- Toss in the green peas and cook for 2 minutes.
- Mix in the sliced coriander leaves thoroughly.
- Combine the turmeric powder, salt, sugar, and pepper powder in a mixing bowl.
- A small amount of water can be added. Cover and simmer until the peas are tender and the liquid has evaporated.
- Mix in the soaked poha until it is well mixed. Adjust the salt to taste.
- Cover with a lid and continue to cook on a low heat for another 5 minutes.
- Add the garam masala and lemon juice at the end. Switch off the flame after mixing all until it’s well mixed.
- Enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee, or serve with sweet like Jalebi or Rabdi.