Chura Matar Banarsi Style

30 Dec Chura Matar Banarsi Style

Last Updated on December 30, 2023 by blessmyfoodbypayal

Chura Matar Banarsi Style | Chooda matar recipe with step wise pictorial and video method.

Vegan & Gluten-free

WHAT IS MATAR CHURA?

Matar ka Chura is a traditional winter breakfast dish made with fresh green peas and flattened rice. This is such a delightful delicacy and also called by the other names Chooda Matar or Matar Poha.

ORIGIN OF CHURA MATAR

Chura Matar is basically belonging to Banaras city of Uttar Pradesh, India and  a most common breakfast/street food to be sold across the city.

Usually eaten as a breakfast with a hot cup of tea, this recipe is famous across   the country.

Although other than UP, this recipe is also very famous and commonly made in Bihar as well, but it is made differently at both States.

The prime difference between the both the recipes is that in UP, poha is soaked  before adding and it has no onions, whereas in bihari style, poha is neither soaked, nor have onion but fried and is somewhat like a Poha Chivda.

TYPE OF PEAS/MATAR USED

It is to be noted that Chura Matar is always made with fresh and vibrant green peas which infuse the dish with a burst of color and a sweet, earthy flavor.

This is the reason this is usually made in winters because winters yields the fresh peas.

But in case you are craving for Chura Matar off season, then you can make this delicacy with frozen peas as well, but be ready to accept that taste is not going to be at par with the chura Matar made with fresh peas.

TYPE OF POHA USED IN CHURA MATAR

To make this recipe, it is highly recommended to use extra thick poha/flattened rice because they will be able to hold their shape even after soaking.

On the other hand, if you use thin poha, your Matar chura is going to be very soggy, hence may spoil the taste.

A VERSATILE RECIPE

This recipe is called versatile for the reason that you can do plenty of things with it. In addition to what has already been added, you can go for curry leaves, mustard seeds, boiled potatoes, tomatoes, or even peanuts, adding layers of complexity to the overall taste.

In conclusion, matar ka chura is more than a culinary creation; it is a cultural emblem that encapsulates the essence of Indian gastronomy. Its simplicity, adaptability, and connection to the seasons make it a cherished dish, resonating with both tradition and innovation. So, whether enjoyed as a breakfast staple or a festive treat, matar ka chura stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of flavors that define Indian cuisine.

STEP WISE PICTORIAL RECIPE OF CHURA MATAR BANARSI STYLE

1. Put poha in a sieve and wash it very well. The quantity of poha and other ingredients is given in the recipe card below. Keep aside this moist poha.

2. Take a pan and add oil, cumin seeds, bay leaf, grated ginger and green chilies.

3. Saute till ginger turns slightly brown.

4. Add cashews and let them too turn slightly brown.

5. Add green peas and roast them for a minute.

6. Add water and mix.

7. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.

8. Check by pressing the peas that whether they are turned soft enough to eat.

9. Add poha, salt, garam masala, black pepper powder, sugar, lemon juice and coriander leaves.

10. Give them a good mix.

Matar ka chura is ready. Enjoy.

CHURA MATAR BANARSI STYLE – RECIPE CARD

Chura Matar Banarsi Style | Chooda matar recipe

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Matar ka Chura is a traditional winter breakfast dish made with fresh green peas and flattened rice. This is such a delightful delicacy and also called by the other names Chooda Matar or Matar Poha.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine utter pardesh

Servings 3

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup fresh green peas
• 1 cup poha/flattened rice
• 1 tbsp oil (traditionally made in desi ghee)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 green chilies
• 8-10 cashews
• 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Coriander leaves
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

 

• Put poha in a sieve and wash it very well. The quantity of poha and other ingredients is given in the recipe card below. Keep aside this moist poha.
• Take a pan and add oil, cumin seeds, bay leaf, grated ginger and green chilies.
• Saute till ginger turns slightly brown.
• Add cashews and let them too turn slightly brown.
• Add green peas and roast them for a minute.
• Add water and mix.
• Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
• Check by pressing the peas that whether they are turned soft enough to eat.
• Add poha, salt, garam masala, black pepper powder, sugar, lemon juice and coriander leaves.
• Give them a good mix.
• Matar ka chura is ready. Enjoy.

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