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Chaunka Matar Recipe (Stir Fried Green Peas)
Course:
Breakfast, Snacks and Appetizer
Cuisine:
Indian
Diet:
Vegetarian
Prep Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
191
kcal
Author:
Neha Mathur
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.
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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
10
oz or
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)
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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xNwcg0c8OI
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Notes
Adjust the green chilies as per your taste.
To make it gluten-free, skip adding asafetida (hing) and to make it vegan, replace ghee with coconut oil.
Nutrition
Calories:
191
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
22
g
|
Protein:
8
g
|
Fat:
8
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Cholesterol:
19
mg
|
Sodium:
591
mg
|
Potassium:
383
mg
|
Fiber:
8
g
|
Sugar:
9
g
|
Vitamin A:
1123
IU
|
Vitamin C:
59
mg
|
Calcium:
47
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg