MATAR KULCHA RECIPE

MATAR KULCHA RECIPE 

Matar Kulcha is a beloved street food in India, available in every corner, from bustling streets to the front of schools, colleges, and offices. Essentially, Matar is Hindi for peas, and kulcha refers to the classic Indian leavened flatbread, which can be made with or without yeast. In this comprehensive guide, I will share the full recipe for Matar Kulcha. So, let's get started.

Matar kulcha recipe

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1 cup Peas
  2. 2 cup Water
  3. 1 tsp Salt
  4. Oil
  5. 1/2 tsp Fennel
  6. Mint
  7. Small piece of Tamarind
  8. 1 pod of Black cardamom
  9. 1/2 tsp Pepper
  10. 1/2 tsp Cumin
  11. 1/2 tsp Chaat masala
  12. 1/2 tsp Dry mango powder

FOR GARNISHING

  1. 1 medium chopped Onion
  2. 1 medium chopped Tomato
  3. Coriander leaves
  4. Ginger
  5. Green chili
  6. 1 medium Lemon
  7. Chaat masala (optional) 

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Wash the peas and pressure cook 1 cup of peas with 2 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, cooking time: 3 to 5 whistles.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the base of Matar Kulcha by grinding the following ingredients: a handful of mint, a small piece of tamarind, 1 pod of black cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of fennel, 1/2 teaspoon of chaat masala, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of mango powder.
  3. Heat 3 teaspoons of oil in a pan and sauté 1 inch of ginger.
  4. Add the pressure-cooked peas to the pan, mix well, and mash them slightly to achieve the desired consistency.
  5. Add the ground base to the pan and mix thoroughly.
  6. Boil the mixture for 5 minutes or more, adjusting the cooking time based on your desired consistency.
  7. Garnish the Matar Kulcha with onion, tomato, lemon, chaat masala, coriander leaves, ginger, green chili, and lemon.
  8. Serve the Matar Kulcha with love and a touch of taste.