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Matara Chaat

Matara Chaat

(Dried Peas Chaat)

20 min
Prep (min)
4
Katoris
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Vegetarian
Nutrient Information — per 1 Katori
135 Kcal
Energy (kcal)
8.2 g
Protein
21.9 g
Carbohydrate
1.1 g
Total Fats
Amount per diet plan: 3/4 Katori at one time
Ingredients
1 cup Peas, dry (matara)
1 large Onion, finely chopped
2 medium Tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 medium Cucumber, finely chopped
2 tsp Groundnut oil (optional)
2 cups Water
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
2 tbsp Tamarind (imli)
Use minimal Amount of salt
Method of Preparation
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.