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A bowl of Banarasi Chura Matar, a traditional North Indian poha dish with green peas, garnished with fresh coriander and lemon wedges
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Banaras chura matar recipe | chura matar recipe

A traditional winter-special dish from Banaras made with flattened rice (chura) and fresh green peas.
Course Breakfast, breakfast and snacks
Cuisine Banarasi, north indian
Diet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories
Author Spicy Veg Recipes

Equipment

  • 1 Kadai or Pan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Ghee or Oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds Jeera
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 Green Chili Finely Chopped
  • 1/2 inch Ginger Grated
  • 1/4 tsp Asafottida
  • 1 tsp Salt or as per taste
  • 1 cup Green Peas Fresh or Frozen
  • 1.5 cups Poha Flattened Rice
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar Optional
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves
  • 1 tbsp Cashew nuts

Instructions

Prepare the Poha

  • Rinse the poha (flattened rice) in a strainer under running water for a few seconds. Drain and set aside.
  • Let it rest for 10 minutes to absorb moisture.

Cook the Green Peas

  • Heat ghee/mustard oil in a pan.
  • Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
  • Add bay leaf, chopped green chillies, asafotida, grated ginger and sauté for a few seconds.
  • Add 1 tbsp Cashwnuts and roast until they turn golden brown in colour.
  • Add 1 cup of green peas, salt to taste , and 2 tbsp water.
  • Mix well and cook for 5-8 minutes over medium flame until soft.
  • Add the soaked poha to the pan and mix gently.
  • Sprinkle black pepper powder, garam masala, coriander and sugar (if using).
  • Stir everything on low heat for 5 minutes.

Final Touch

  • Turn off the heat. Add lemon juice and mix well.
  • Garnish with coriander and serve warm.

Notes

  • For added flavour, you can garnish with roasted peanuts or grated coconut.
  • If using frozen peas, thaw them before cooking.
  • Use mustard oil for an authentic Banarasi taste, but ghee or regular oil works too.