Safed Matar Ke Chole

Ingredients

• 2 cup Soaked White Peas (Overnight)
• 3 cup Water
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 Onion
• 2 Tomato
• 2 tbsp Mustard Oil
• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
• Coriander Leaves for garnish

Tips & Notes

• Tip Soak white peas overnight for proper cooking and reduced effort.

About This Recipe

White Matar Chola, a common Indian breakfast dish, is super easy to prepare, requiring only overnight soaking of peas. Best served with Kulcha.

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak 2 cups of white peas overnight to ensure they cook properly.

2. 2

   In a pressure cooker, combine the soaked peas with 3 cups of water, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, and salt to taste. Cook until the peas are tender.

3. 3

   Heat 2 tbsp mustard oil in a separate pan. Add chopped onions and sautu00e9 until golden brown. Then add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and the oil separates.

4. 4

   Add the cooked peas mixture to the pan with the onion-tomato masala. Stir in 1 teaspoon garam masala powder and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

5. 5

   Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving hot, ideally with Kulcha.

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