A popular street food in North India. Spicy white peas served with soft kulchas. A must try !MATAR KULCHAIngredients 1½ cups white peas (safed matar), soaked for 7-8 hours and drained Kulchas for servingSalt to taste ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder¼ small bunch fresh mint leaves3 teaspoons cumin seeds 8-10 black peppercorns1 black cardamom 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf)2 dried red chillies, chopped¼ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)1 teaspoon dried mango powder (amchur)Black salt to taste1 teaspoon tamarind pulp 1 tablespoon oil ½ teaspoon garam masala powder½ teaspoon red chilli powder1 teaspoon chaat masala + for sprinkling1 teaspoon coriander powder1 medium tomato, finely chopped1 medium onion, finely chopped Chopped fresh coriander leaves for garnishing1 inch ginger, cut into thin strips Slit green chillies for garnishingLemon wedge for garnishingMethod1. Pressure cook dried white peas alongwith some water, salt and turmeric powder till 4-5 whistles are released. Open the lid when the excess air is completely released. Transfer in a bowl. 2. Grind together mint leaves, 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, peppercorns, black cardamom fennel seeds, dried red chillies, asafoetida, ½ teaspoon dried mango powder, black salt, tamarind pulp and 1 tablespoon water into smooth mixture. 3. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add remaining cumin seeds and when it changes colour, add garam masala powder, chilli powder, 1 teaspoon chaat masala, coriander powder and dried mango powder and mix. 4. Add cooked white pea mixture and mix. Add salt and mix. Add 1 cup water, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes. Mash lightly. 5. Add ground mint leaves mixture, mix and cook for 2 minutes or till the mixture slightly thickens. 6. Put some white pea mixture in a serving bowl. Put some onion and tomato on top. 7. Garnish with some coriander leaves, ginger strips and slit green chilli. Sprinkle some chaat masala on top and place a lemon wedge on top. 8. Serve hot with kulchas. Click to Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1h0pGXfBest cooked in Wonderchef Kitchenware. Buy Now on : https://goo.gl/eB9kQqFacebook : http://www.facebook.com/ChefSanjeevKapoorTwitter : https://twitter.com/sanjeevkapoor#sanjeevkapoor
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Prep Time - 10 mins
Cook Time - 25 mins
Total Time - 35 mins
Servings - 2
