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Chura Matar Poha
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Chura Matar Poha

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: poha
Servings: 2

Equipment

  • 1 seive
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Kadhai

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup Flattened rice/poha
  • 3/4 cup Fresh Green peas
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 inch Ginger finely chopped
  • 3-4 Green chilies
  • pinch Hing
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Garam masala
  • 10-12 Cashew
  • 8-10 Raisins
  • salt
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp oil
  • coriander

Instructions

  • Take poha in a strainer/colander and rinse it under running water and leave it to soften.
  • Tip- If you are not sure how to rinse it or you think it will get very soggy. Keep sprinkling water on it and mixing lightly till the poha is uniformly soaked.
  • In a wok,heat oil. Add in cumin and let it splutter.
  • Add in split green chilies, and finely chopped ginger, and saute it till the ginger is cooked.
  •  Add in green peas. Pour some water (approx.1/2-3/4 cup), just so much that the peas get cooked.
  • Add the spice ie. pepper, asafoetida, and Garam masala.
  • Once the peas are cooked, toss in the poha followed by salt, sugar, and coriander.
  • Finally, add in the roasted cashew and raisins.