Chura Matar | Matar Poha
Chura Matar is a tasty and healthy snack madeby cooking poha with peas and tempered spices. Chura matar is a greatalternative for regular snacks and will be relished by the entire family. How to make Chura Matar is explained in thispost with step by step pictures.
Servings1
Ingredients
- 1 cup poha
- 1/4 cup boiled peas I pressure cooked for 2 whistles
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped finely
- salt to taste
To temper:
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoon oil
- 3/4 teaspoon jeera
- 1 no green chilli finely chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon ginger grated
- a pinch hing
Instructions
- To a mixing bowl add poha soak it in water till immersing level. Soak for 5 mins, I used thin poha so 5 mins was enough. If you use thick poha you may need to soak for 7-10 mins at least.
- Rinse the poha well, drain water and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan - add jeera let it splutter then add chopped green chilies and grated ginger.
- Give a quick saute then add boiled peas along with turmeric powder, salt, sugar, pepper powder and garam masala powder. Give a saute. Add little water and let it boil.
- Cook covered for 3 mins until water is absorbed. It should be slightly moist, add poha.
- Mix well until well combined then add lemon juice and coriander leaves. Toss well. Switch off.
- Serve Chura Matar hot!
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Notes
- Add little water while cooking peas and use the water while adding peas.
- I added very little pepper powder but you can add 1/4 teaspoon if you need more spicy version.
Nutrition Facts
Chura Matar | Matar Poha
Amount Per Serving (125 g)
Calories 524
Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 14g
Cholesterol 21mg7%
Sodium 1362mg59%
Potassium 332mg9%
Carbohydrates 146g49%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 461IU9%
Vitamin C 16mg19%
Calcium 136mg14%
Iron 10mg56%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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