Matar Chaat
Ingredients: 2 cups pre-soaked sukhe matar (dried whole peas) 1/2 tsp baking soda A pinch of asafoetida Tamarind chutney Green chutney 2 potatoes (b oiled, peeled and chopped) 1large onion (finely chopped), optional 1 tomato (chopped) 1 small cucumber (peeled and chopped) Lemon juice Chaat Spices : Salt to taste Pounded or ground red chilies Garam masala powder Black salt (kala namak) Ground roasted cumin (jeera) Directions Place dried peas in a saucepan and add sufficient water to cover them. Stir in the soda and asafoetida powder and cook over a moderate heat for about 15 minutes until the peas are tender. You can also pressure cook them. Drain. Serve individually taking 2 scoops of cooked peas and cover with little chopped onions, cucumber. tomatoes and potatoes. Sprinkle with spices to individual taste. Pour a little tamarind & green chutney and lemon juice on the top. Toss well and serve matar ki chaat. |