Chura Mattar

Chura Mattar is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring soft poha (flattened rice) cooked with green peas, aromatic spices, and fresh coriander. It’s a quick and satisfying meal, ideal for breakfast or a light lunch or snack, offering a delightful combination of textures and tastes.

For a Serving Size of Two:

Ingredients:

• 60 grams poha
• 50 grams green peas
• 150 grams finely chopped onions
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 2 teaspoons oil
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• Lemon wedge for serving

Procedure:

• Rinse the poha in a strainer under running water for a few seconds until they are soft but not mushy. Set aside to drain completely.
• Heat oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Then, add the finely chopped onions and green chili. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
• Add turmeric powder, garam masala, and red chili powder. Mix well and sauté for a few seconds until the spices are fragrant.
• Add the green peas to the pan. Sauté for a couple of minutes until the peas are tender. If using frozen peas, this will take less time.
• Once the peas are cooked, add the rinsed and drained poha to the pan. Mix gently to combine everything without breaking the poha.
• Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the poha is heated through and all the flavors are well combined. Adjust salt to taste.
• Turn off the heat. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with a lemon wedge on the side.

Nutritional Benefits: 

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 419 kcal
• Protein: 10.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 73.7 g
• Fat: 11.8 g