As soon as the winter season arrives, we get a chance to enjoy different types of food and drinks. We have many delicious vegetables like saag, fenugreek, spinach, carrots and cabbage, which can be used to make a variety of dishes. At the same time, fresh peas available in this season are also very tasty. Soft and sweet peas enhance the taste of your food and the protein and fiber present in them help in keeping your stomach full for a long time. Aloo Matar, Matar Kachori, Matar Paratha and many other dishes are enjoyed during winters. But today we are going to share with you a delicious recipe made from peas, whose name is Chunky Peas. It is a popular dish from Uttar Pradesh, usually served for breakfast.
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Chunky Matar is a dish made mainly in UP during the winter season. People of this state enjoy peas a lot during these months. Chunky Matar is very easy to make as it does not require any long process or long list of ingredients to make it. With basic spices and ingredients, even a bachelor can make it in minutes. You can prepare a healthy and tasty breakfast in just 10 to 15 minutes. In this dish, peas are roasted with light spices and desi ghee. You can balance the spices as per your taste. If you love tasting different cuisines from different states or regions, then you must try this recipe this season. So without any delay let’s take a look at the recipe.
How to make chunky peas at home
1.Heat 1 tablespoon desi ghee in a pan. – First of all add asafoetida, cumin and ginger and fry for 2 to 3 seconds.
2. Grind one or two garlic cloves and add them. If you don’t eat garlic, you can skip this step.
3. Add finely chopped green chillies and fry for two minutes. Then add 2 cups of peeled peas and fry well. – After frying for some time, sprinkle salt and a little red chili powder and mix.
4. Mix the peas well with the spices, cover and cook on low flame for 3 minutes.
5. After some time, open the lid and check whether the peas have become soft or not. – Add lemon juice and chopped coriander and mix.
6. Switch off the flame, transfer the chunky peas to a serving plate, garnish with julienned ginger and serve hot.
Isn’t it an interesting and easy recipe? In some homes, garlic and red chilli are not used, so it completely depends on your preference. This winter, be sure to try this delicious dish from UP.
