Indian Food : chaat Corner: Matar Chaat (Dried Peas Chaat)

II Matar Chaat (Dried Peas Chaat) II

Ingredients:

2 cups dried whole peas (pre-soaked)

1/2 tsp baking soda

A pinch of asafoetida

Tamarind 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

*Pounded or ground red chilies

*Garam masala powder

*Black salt (kala namak)

*Ground roasted cumin

Preparation:

Place dried peas in a saucepan and add sufficient water to cover them.
Stir in the soda and asafoetida 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.
Toss well and serve hot.