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Matar Poha
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Banarasi Chooda Matar | Chura Matar | Peas Poha

Chura matar or chooda matar, a popular winter breakfast special from Uttara Pradesh State of India. Fresh green peas and rice flakes beautifully made into tempting dish that can be served for breakfast or as a snack anytime.
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course, Snack, Street food
Cuisine Banarasi, Indian
Keyword Banarasi Food, Easy poha recipe, Indian street food, Matar poha, No Onion No Garlic recipe, Quick poha recipe, Uttar pradesh food, Winter special
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 81kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup thick poha/aval/rice flakes
  • ¼ cup Fresh milk
  • ¾ cup green peas i used frozen
  • 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

Instructions

  • 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 sauté for a minute.
  • Next add green peas, sugar, salt and garam masala. Mix well and sauté 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 teaspoon of ghee/serving to match the pepper and ginger in the dish.

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Serving Suggestions

 

More Poha Recipes

  • If you love poha, check this protein rich Paneer Poha and simple lemon poha for a quick meal or snack anytime. 
  • During winters we love this Pepper poha too, that gives a warm feeling in every bite. 

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 377IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg