1
Rinse the dry peas completely and soak them in water overnight. Drain and rinse again.
2
Wash the vegetables and chop them.
3
Boil the soaked peas in 2 cups of water until soft. Drain the excess water and set aside.
4
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, cumin powder, tamarind pulp (imli), and salt to taste. Adjust the seasoning to your liking.
5
In a large mixing bowl, add the boiled peas, chopped onion, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
6
Adjust salt and other seasonings according to your taste preferences.
7
Serve with multigrain roti.
8
Note: Alternatively, the vegetables can be sauteed in 2 tsp of oil and then can be mixed with matara.