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    Home » Breakfast Recipes » Traditional Indian Breakfast Recipes » Chooda Matar, Banarasi Breakfast from Uttar Pradesh

    Chooda Matar, Banarasi Breakfast from Uttar Pradesh

    Apr 28, 2014 · Modified: Dec 20, 2020 by Priya_Srinivasan ·

    Today we are visiting the Uttar Pradesh, which houses the Spiritual Capital of India Varanasi. The city of Gods, where The Ganges flows. The Ganges Aarthi is very famous ritual happening at the ghats. though i haven’t seen in person, thanks to Discovery Channel, i watched it in one of their programs.  you can find a video of the aarthi  here.
    When i wanted to cook something from UP, i decided it will be something from banaras and i went straight to Banaras ka Khana, another blog my Sangeeta Khanna. Though the kachori’s and kaddu ke subzi were so scintillating, i chose to make the simple, yet bursting with flavors, Chooda matar or Peas Poha. This flavorful poha is a winter food served in all chaat corners of the city.  Again, i m not crazy to make this in summer, i love poha for their versatility and always stock a big bag, to make something quickerrr, this dish too made into my kitchen the same way, quicker, healthier and tastier!!!
    Love all the flavors in this simple dish, the warmth of pepper and ginger, literally travel through your body and mind and keep you feeling cozy . Catching a cold, try this chooda matar, definitely your cold will go choooo!!! 

    Ingredients

    1 Cup thick poha/aval

    ¼ Cup Fresh milk
    ¾ Cup green peas ( i used rozen)
    1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    ½ teaspoon garam masala
    ½ cup freshly chopped coriander leaves
    ½ teaspoon sugar

    Salt to taste

    ½ teaspoon lime juice (optional , i didn’t use)
    ½ teaspoon ghee/serving (iI used only when serving for kids)

    Tempering

    2 teaspoon groundnut oil
    ½ teaspoon cumin seeds

    1 no green chili, cut into two
    1 tablespoon grated ginger

    Method

    • Take poha/aval in a colander and wash it under running water for a minute. Let it drain completely. Soak the poha in milk for 10 minutes.
    • Heat a kadai with oil for tempering, crackle cumin seeds, add green chili, shredded ginger and saute for a minute.
    • Next add green peas, sugar, salt and garam masala. Mix well and saute for 2 minutes. Since the i used frozen peas i just gave 4-5 minutes for the flavors to mingle and the peas to become soft. If using, fresh peas, cook until peas are cooked and soft.
    • Once the peas are done, add the milk soaked poha to this, mix well. Add coriander leaves and freshly ground pepper, mix well. Let it sit on the stove for another 2 minutes
    • Serve Hot and feel the warmth of ginger and pepper, encapsulate your senses!!! 
    • You can add a squeeze of lemon to add an extra zing in your poha. While serving for kids, add ½ tspof ghee/serving to match the pepper and ginger in the dish.
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    Comments

    1. The Pumpkin Farm

      April 28, 2014 at 4:05 pm

      i am making this soon especially for hubby who is fed up of regular poha

      Reply
    2. nayana

      April 28, 2014 at 6:19 pm

      Looks very interesting n simple wud love to try….

      Reply
    3. Priya Suresh

      April 28, 2014 at 8:35 pm

      Beautiful breakfast, looks quick and simple to prepare anytime, i dont mind adding few more veggies to this fantastic dish.

      Reply
    4. vaishali sabnani

      April 29, 2014 at 12:23 am

      I had shortlisted this ..for its simplicity and simple flavors, but somehow did not make it..it actually looks so good , must make it soon now!

      Reply
    5. Varada's Kitchen

      April 29, 2014 at 3:07 am

      Nice variation for poha. Fresh milk and poha with savory peas and spices is a very different combination.

      Reply
    6. Ms.Chitchat

      April 29, 2014 at 3:12 am

      Never tried this way of chewda. Interesting combo, thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    7. Unknown

      April 29, 2014 at 5:43 am

      that is so simple and so delicious… love it Priya..

      Reply
    8. Srivalli

      May 01, 2014 at 1:15 pm

      What a simple, yet filling breakfast! Your pictures are amazing Priya..I am not sure which angle looks best, everything does..:)

      Reply
    9. Harini R

      May 04, 2014 at 12:47 am

      simple and yet filling! love it!

      Reply
    10. Pavani

      May 05, 2014 at 7:31 pm

      Poha with green peas looks colorful and delicious. Lovely clicks.

      Reply
    11. Unknown

      May 08, 2014 at 12:38 pm

      love this quickrrr dish 🙂 bright, easy and tasty. The paper doily (or is it cloth?) under the bowl looks super cute. lovely pictures

      Reply
    12. cookingwithsapana

      May 08, 2014 at 6:43 pm

      Very delicious and easy poha recipe !

      Reply
    13. Nalini's Kitchen

      May 09, 2014 at 7:19 pm

      Such a comforting and healthy breakfast,looks so tempting…

      Reply
    14. MySpicyKitchen

      May 14, 2014 at 1:11 am

      Lovely breakfast. Poha is made in so many states with slight variations. Yummy

      Reply
    15. Chef Mireille

      June 11, 2014 at 5:21 am

      all these poha dishes I have been seeing – I really have to try this poha and try some of them

      Reply
    16. Archana

      June 14, 2014 at 3:46 am

      Wow wjhat a great presentation. Love teh poha too.

      Reply

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