Matar-Kulcha Recipe

Matar Kulcha is a very popular street food of Delhi and in some parts of Punjab. It is generally found on the roadsides outside schools, colleges or offices. It is spicy and tangy. It is made from dried white peas also known as Safed Matar. It is of semi-thick consistency. Originally this dish is spicy but you can always adjust the spiciness as per your taste. This recipe is very easy to prepare but dried white peas needs to be soaked overnight for 7-8 hrs before cooking. You can serve matar kulcha in breakfast, lunch or dinner as a starter or as a main course. For Kulcha recipe you can visit this link or look for it in breads category.

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Matar-Kulcha Recipe
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Passive Time 30 minutes
Servings
3-4 people
Ingredients
For cooking peas
For preparing Matar
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Passive Time 30 minutes
Servings
3-4 people
Ingredients
For cooking peas
For preparing Matar
Instructions
Cooking the peas
  1. Soak the matar or dried white peas overnight for 7-8 hours.
  2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add asafoetida, cumin seeds, grated ginger and chopped green chilies. Stir for 30 seconds.
  3. Add soaked and drained matar or dried white peas.
  4. Add water and some salt.
  5. Pressure cook the matar till is completely cooked.
  6. Add tamarind paste and cook the matar for 5 minutes.
  7. Mash the matar slightly with a spoon or a spatula.
Preparing the matar
  1. In a bowl, add cooked matar, chopped onions, tomatoes and coriander leaves.
  2. Now add red chilli powder, coriander powder, chat masala, garam masala powder,roasted cumin powder and salt if required.Mix well.
  3. Garnish matar with slit green chillies and lemon wedges. Serve with hot Kulchas.

Directions for preparing the recipe

Cooking the peas

  1. Soak the matar or dried white peas overnight for 7-8 hours.
  2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add asafoetida, cumin seeds, grated ginger and chopped green chilies. Stir for 30 seconds.
  3. Add soaked and drained matar or dried white peas.
  4. Add water and some salt.
  5. Pressure cook the matar till is completely cooked.
  6. Add tamarind paste and cook the matar for 5 minutes.
  7. Mash the matar slightly with a spoon or a spatula.

Preparing the Matar

  1. In a bowl, add cooked matar, chopped onions, tomatoes and coriander leaves.
  2. Now add red chilli powder, coriander powder, chat masala, garam masala powder,roasted cumin powder and salt if required.Mix well.
  3. Garnish matar with slit green chillies and lemon wedges. Serve with hot Kulchas.