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Writer's pictureNandini R Kini

Chura Matar Poha

Very simple and tasty Banarsi Chura Matar Poha, similar to Aloo poha or Kanda poha. Chura Matar Poha is a winter special dish popular in Uttar Pradesh, with added green masala and lots of fresh green peas.



Ingredients


1.5 cups thick poha / flattened rice

1/2 cup fresh green peas (boiled)

1 tbsp oil

1 tsp cumin seeds/ jeera

2-3 slit green chillies

Few curry leaves

Pinch of hing/ asafoetida

1 tsp lemon juice

Salt to taste

Chopped coriander leaves


For the green masala:

Grind 3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, 1/2 inch ginger, and 2-3 garlic cloves




Procedure

  • Take poha in a strainer or colander. Rinse with fresh water twice, and move the poha with your hands while rinsing.

  • Take a wok, pour the oil and let it heat. Now add the cumin seeds and let them crackle.

  • Add curry leaves, hing, and slit green chillies, and saute for a while. Add the green masala and fry for 5 minutes.

  • Add in the boiled green peas and rinsed poha with salt to taste. Give a good mix.

  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and lemon juice, mix well and serve hot with hot coffee or tea.


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