Matra chaat

Name: Matra Chaat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup white peas (matar), soaked overnight; 1 tsp salt; Water for Boiling; 1/4 tsp baking soda (optional); 1/2 tsp turmeric; 2 tsp tamarind pulp mixed with water; 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped; 2-3 green chillies, chopped; 1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped; 1/3 cup red onion, chopped; 1/4 cup tomatoes, chopped; 1 tbsp ghee; To make the Spice Mix; 1/2 tsp red chilli powder; 1 tsp chaat masala; 1/4 tsp black salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp roasted cumin powder; For Garnish; 1/4 cup red onions, chopped; 1/4 cup tomatoes, chopped; 2 tsp green chillies chopped; 2 tsp ginger, julienned; 2 tsp fresh coriander, chopped; 2 tsp lemon juice; 4 tsp coriander chutney; 3 tsp tamarind chutney; 1 tsp roasted cumin powder; 1 tsp chilli powder

by Mini Bhuwania July 3, 2021

July 3, 2021 4.9K views

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Indian street food is very famous around the world and each region has its own specialities. Any Indian you ask would always tell you that they have at some point tried and loved a form of Indian street food in their life, as it is synonymous with life in India. Matra Chaat is one of the all time classic Indian street foods, and is especially popular in cities such as Delhi and Kolkata - where it is also known as ghugni chaat.

Matra chaat is a simple dish which is made with dried, white peas and cooked with delicate spices. It. . .

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4 comments

Judy July 5, 2024 - 12:08 am

Thanks for sharing this recipe. I live in Australia can you tell me where I can find these white beans. Is it similar to haricot beans ??
Judy Serrano

Mini Bhuwania July 9, 2024 - 3:00 pm

Hi Judy,

Thanks for reaching out! In Australia, you can find white vatana beans in most Indian grocery stores or online.They are similar to haricot beans but have a slightly different texture and flavour. If you can’t find white vatana beans, haricot beans might work as a substitute.

Thanks
Mini

Vida May 3, 2024 - 3:31 am

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It was helpful. Keep on posting!

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Mini Bhuwania May 4, 2024 - 3:43 pm

Thank you so Much Vida.

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