Matar Chaat Recipe

Ingredients

    2 cups pre-soaked sukhe matar (dried whole peas)
    1/2 tsp baking soda
    A pinch of Asafoetida
    Tamarind chutney
    Green chutney
    2 potatoes (boiled, peeled and chopped)
    1large onion (finely chopped), optional
    1 tomato (chopped)
    1 small cucumber (peeled and chopped)
    Lemon juice
    Chaat Spices :
    Salt to taste
    Pounded or ground red chilies
    Garam masala powder
    Black salt (kala namak)
    Ground roasted cumin (jeera)

Method

    Place dried peas in a saucepan and ad Place dried peas in a saucepan and adAsafoetidad sufficient water   to cover them.

    Stir in the soda and  powder and cook over a moderate heat for about 15 minutes until the peas are tender. You can also pressure cook them. Drain.

    Serve individually taking 2 scoops of cooked peas and cover with little chopped onions, cucumber. tomatoes and  potatoes. Sprinkle with spices to individual taste. Pour a little tamarind & green chutney and lemon juice on the top.