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Chooda Matar By Chef Pankaj Bhadouria

Pankaj Bhadouria
Chooda Matar is a Banarasi dish that’s simple and quick to make. Chef Pankaj Bhadouria shares the recipe for this instant snack.

Serves

3

Cooking Time

10 Min

Meal Type

snacks

Preparation Time

10-12 Min

Difficulty

MEDIUM

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INGREDIENTS

  • For Chooda Matar

    • 1 cup flattened rice

    • water as required

    • 4-5 tbsp ghee

    • 1 tsp cumin seeds

    • 1 tbsp chopped ginger

    • 1 tbsp chopped green chillies

    • 1 cup green peas

    • 1 tsp black pepper powder

    • 1 tsp garam masala powder

    • salt to taste

    • 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

    • 2 tbsp lemon juice

    • coriander sprig for garnish

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    Wash and soak flattened rice in a bowl for 10 mins.

  2. 2

    Heat ghee in a kadhai, add cumin seeds, chopped ginger, chopped green chillies.

  3. 3

    Now add green peas, black pepper powder, garam masala powder and mix well. Cover the lid and cook.

  4. 4

    Add the soaked flattened rice, salt and sauté.

  5. 5

    Add finely chopped coriander leaves, lemon juice and mix it. Serve hot.

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