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Matra Chaat Snack made from a relative of the Dried Green Pea

This is a delicious spicy snack. Matar Ki Chaat can be served
as a snack, or as a main dish with Kulcha or Naan.

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup matara (light brown in color, they look almost like • 2 tablespoons ginger, finely chopped
chick peas; available in Indian grocery stores) • 2 small green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste) • 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp

• 1 teaspoon black salt (adjust to taste) • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper FOR GARNISH
• ¼ teaspoon sugar

• 1 tablespoon cumin seed • A few slices of lemon
• 1 tablespoon coriander • 2 tablespoons ginger, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped

METHOD

1. Wash and soak the matra in three cups of water overnight. 4. When the pressure cooker starts to steam, turn the heat
After soaking, the matra will be about 2½ times the volume down to medium and cook eight to nine minutes more.
of the original. 5. Turn off the heat and wait until the steam has stopped

2. Dry roast the cumin seeds and coriander separately, until before opening the pressure cooker. Matra should be soft
they are brown and you can smell their aroma. Let them and tender.
cool and grind to powder consistency. 6. Add all the spices; this is the time to adjust the salt and

3. Put the matra in a pressure cooker with 2½ cups of water. pepper to your taste. Mix the spices well. Add a little water
Add the salt, ginger, and green chili. Cook on medium high if they look too dry; the gravy should be thick.
heat.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Serve warm. Garnish with ginger and slices of green chili and lemon.

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