Authentic Banarasi Chura Matar with Warm Chai
A beloved winter street food from Varanasi featuring tender flattened rice tossed with sweet green peas, fragrant spices, and a splash of warm milk. It offers a comforting blend of savory and mildly sweet flavors.
35min
Total Time
3
Servings
Uttar Pradesh (Banarasi)
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Rinse the thick poha in a colander under running water just until it softens, then drain completely and set aside.
2
Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, chopped green chili, and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
3
Add the fresh green peas, a pinch of salt, and a splash of water, covering the pan to cook the peas until tender.
4
Stir in the black pepper powder, garam masala, sugar, and roasted cashews, mixing well with the cooked peas.
5
Add the softened poha and gently toss everything together on low heat to blend the spices evenly.
6
Pour in the warm milk, cover the pan, and let it steam on low heat for about three to four minutes.
7
Garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves and serve piping hot alongside a cup of warm spiced chai.
Ingredients
2 cups thick poha (flattened rice)
1 cup fresh green peas
1/2 cup warm milk
2 tablespoons ghee
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 finely chopped green chili
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
1 tablespoon roasted cashews
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