Safed matar ki Chaat...

My readers will be wondering as to why have I disappeared from blogging.. No new posts.. Well was busy as my family visited me from Lucknow. I had made great dishes for them that is what I will publish now.

My mother loves chaat so I made this one for her. I have actually learnt this one from her only.

Safed Matar ki Chaat is a popular Chaat in Northern especially U.P. Its simple and very tasty.

Ingredients:

1/2 kg Safed Matar

2 Green Chillies

1tsp Ginger Paste

1 tsp Cumin Seeds

2 Red Chillies

1 tsp Cumin Powder

1 tsp Coriander Powder

1 tsp Garam Masala Powder

Salt to Taste

1 tsp Chat Masala

1 tsp Red Chilly Powder

2-3 tbsp Tamarind Chutney

2 tsp Coriander and Mint Chutney

Coriander leaves

2-3tbsp Ghee

For the Topping:

2 medium sized onions (finely chopped)

Coriander leaves

2 tbsp Tamarind Chutney

2-3tbsp Sev

Lemon Juice

Mix Masalas (Garam masala + Cumin powder + Red Chilly Powder)

Procedure:

• Soak the safed matar over-night.
• Pressure cook the matar with 1 tbsp salt+ coriander leaves and a bottle of water for 15-20 minutes.
• Now when it is cooked, Take a kadahi, add in the ghee.
• When the ghee gets heated up put add in the cumin seeds and red chillies.
• When it stops cluttering add in the safed matar which u have pressure cooked, stirring continuously.
• Add in the masalas and the chutneys.. 
• Let it cook for 20 minutes on low heat. stirring continuously.
• Add in the coriander leaves.
• Roast it well. if required add in more ghee. but it has to be cooked really well. the ,matar should turn brown in color.
• When it is cooked, take a wide bowl put in the cooked matar.
• Top it with lemon juice, chopped onion and both the chutneys.
• Sprinkle the mixed masala mixture over it.
• Serve hot.