फेस्टिवल स्पेशल चूड़ा मटर (Flattened Rice with Peas)

Ingredients

• 2 cups चूड़ा (Flattened rice/poha) (Medium thickness preferred)
• 1 cup मटर (Green peas, fresh or frozen) (If using frozen, thaw before use)
• 2 tablespoons तेल (Oil) (Vegetable or mustard oil)
• to taste नमक (Salt)
• 1 teaspoon बेकिंग पाउडर (Baking powder) (Optional, for fluffiness)
• 1 teaspoon चाट मसाला (Chaat masala)
• 1 teaspoon धनिया पाउडर (Coriander powder)
• 1/2 नींबू (Lemon) (Juice only)

Instructions

1. Rinse and soak poha

   Place the poha in a colander and rinse gently under running water. Let it soak for 5-7 minutes until soft but not mushy. Drain excess water completely.

   Time: PT7M

2. Prep other ingredients

   While poha soaks, thaw peas if using frozen. Cut lemon in half and set aside.

   Time: PT3M

3. Heat oil

   Heat oil in a large pan on medium flame.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Cook peas

   Add peas to the hot oil and sauté for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium heat

5. Add spices

   Add salt, baking powder, chaat masala, and coriander powder to the peas. Mix well and cook for 1 minute.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Combine poha and peas

   Add the drained poha to the pan. Mix gently to combine with peas and spices. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring gently to avoid breaking the poha.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: Medium heat

7. Finish with lemon

   Turn off the heat. Squeeze half a lemon over the poha and mix gently.

   Time: PT1M

8. Serve

   Serve hot, garnished with extra chaat masala or chopped coriander if desired.

   Time: PT1M

9. Cleanup

   Wash the pan, bowl, colander, knife, cutting board, and spatula with warm soapy water.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

180

Protein

4g

Carbohydrates

32g

Fat

4g

Fiber

2g