--- title: "Chaunka Matar Recipe (Stir-Fried Green Peas)" url: https://www.whiskaffair.com/chaunka-matar-recipe/ date: 2026-01-27 modified: 2026-09-25 lang: en author: "Neha Mathur" description: "Chaunka Matar ( Chuki Hui Matar) is a UP-style breakfast dish where fresh winter peas are stir-fried with a few spices. Serve it with a cup of tea for a hearty winter breakfast." categories: - "Indian Breakfast" - "Indian Snacks" - "Uttar Pradesh" - "Veg Curries" image: https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Chaunka-Matar-2-3.jpg word_count: 747 --- # Chaunka Matar Recipe (Stir-Fried Green Peas) **Chaunka matar (****chuki hui matar)** is a UP-style breakfast dish in which fresh winter peas are stir-fried with a few spices. Serve it with a cup of tea for a hearty winter breakfast. Here are some more green pea recipes that you may like: [Peas pulao](https://www.whiskaffair.com/matar-pulao-peas-pulao/), [UP-style matar ka nimona](https://www.whiskaffair.com/matar-ka-nimona/), [aloo matar](https://www.whiskaffair.com/aloo-matar-ki-rasedar-sabzi/), and [Banarasi chura matar](https://www.whiskaffair.com/chura-matar-recipe/). ![A white bowl with a blue rim filled with chaunka matar, garnished with thin strips of ginger.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Chaunka-Matar-2-1-1200x1800.jpg) ## Quick Look: Chaunka Matar **Prep Time:** 10 minutes **Cook Time:** 10 minutes **Total Time:** 20 minutes **Servings:** 2 people **Calories:** Approx. 190 per serving **Dietary Info:** Vegetarian. Can be easily made vegan (use coconut oil) and gluten-free (skip hing). **Skill Level:** Easy **Tools Needed:** Pan with a lid, grater. ## Table of Contents - Quick Look: Chaunka Matar- What Is Chaunka Matar?- Ingredients- How To Make Chaunka Matar- Other Indian Winter Recipes We Recommend- Chaunka Matar Recipe (Stir Fried Green Peas) Recipe ## What Is Chaunka Matar? **Chaunka matar (chuki hui matar)** is a UP-style winter snack or breakfast dish in which fresh, tender green peas are sautéed with ginger, green chilies, and a few other simple ingredients. It is filling and gets ready in **under 20 minutes**. It is best served as breakfast or an evening snack with a hot masala chai or coffee. ## Ingredients ![Chaunka matar ingredients.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Chaunka-Matar-Ingredients-1.jpg) **Green Peas** **(Matar) **- This dish tastes best when made with fresh, tender winter peas. During winter, fresh peas are available at local sabziwala or grocery stores. If you do not have fresh matar, you can use frozen peas instead. **Ghee **- This stir-fry tastes best when made in ghee. **Others** - You will also need asafetida (hing), cumin seeds, fresh ginger, green chilies, sugar, salt, dry mango powder (amchoor), freshly squeezed lime juice, and cilantro (fresh coriander leaves). Adjust the green chilies as per your taste. To make gluten-free chunki hui matar, skip adding asafetida (hing). To make it vegan, replace ghee with coconut oil. ## How To Make Chaunka Matar ### Preparation Start by shelling the peas. To get 2 cups (300 g) of shelled peas, you will need approximately 2 pounds (1 kilogram) of pea pods. Wash the peas, drain them, and set them aside. If using frozen peas, rinse them under cold water, drain, and set aside. ![Shelled peas.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Chaunka-Matar-Step-1.jpg) Peel a small piece of ginger and grate it using the small hole of a grater. Chop a green chili finely. Gather the remaining ingredients. ### Stir-Fry The Peas **Step 1:** Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan over medium heat. ![Ghee heating in a pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Chaunka-Matar-Step-2.jpg) **Step 2:** Once the ghee is hot, add 1/4 tsp asafetida (hing) and 1 tsp cumin seeds and let them crackle for 3-4 seconds. ![Asafetida and cumin seeds crackling in a pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Chaunka-Matar-Step-4.jpg) **Step 3:** Add 2 teaspoons of grated ginger and 2 teaspoons of finely chopped green chilies and sauté for 10-15 seconds. ![Sauteed ginger and green chilies.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Chaunka-Matar-Step-6.jpg) **Step 4:** Now add the following ingredients and mix well. - 2 cups of shelled green peas - 1/4 tsp sugar - 1/2 tsp salt - 1 tsp dry mango powder ![Green peas, salt, sugar and dry mango powder added to the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Chaunka-Matar-Step-8.jpg) **Step 5:** Reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5-6 minutes until the peas are softened. ![Pan covered with a lid.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Chaunka-Matar-Step-10.jpg) **Step 6:** Remove the lid and stir in 1 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice and 1 tbsp chopped cilantro. ![Lime juice and cilantro stirred in.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Chaunka-Matar-Step-11.jpg) **Step 7:** Transfer the peas into serving bowls. 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Serve it with a cup of tea for a hearty winter breakfast. Prep Time10 minutes minsCook Time10 minutes minsTotal Time20 minutes mins Course: Breakfast, SnackCuisine: Indian, Uttar PradeshDiet: Vegetarian Servings: 2 people Calories: 190kcal Author: [Neha Mathur](https://www.whiskaffair.com/about-me/) ### Ingredients 1 tablespoon ghee use coconut oil for a vegan version- ¼ teaspoon asafetida (hing) skip for a gluten-free version- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds- 2 teaspoons grated ginger- 2 teaspoons finely chopped green chilies- 2 cups shelled tender green peas 300 g- ¼ teaspoon sugar- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste- 1 teaspoon dry mango powder (amchoor)- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)US Customary - Metric ### Instructions - Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.- Once the ghee is hot, add asafetida and cumin seeds and let them crackle for 3-4 seconds.- Add ginger and green chilies and saute for 10-15 seconds.- Now add the peas, sugar, salt, and dry mango powder, and mix well.- Reduce the heat to low.- Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5-6 minutes until the peas are softened.- Remove the lid and stir in lime juice and cilantro.- Transfer the peas into serving bowls. Garnish with ginger juliennes and serve hot. ### Video ### Notes Adjust the green chilies to your taste. To make it gluten-free, skip adding asafetida (hing); to make it vegan, replace ghee with coconut oil. ### Nutrition Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1123IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg