Matar Chaat Recipe – Healthy Indian Green Peas Chaat Recipe

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Matar Ki Chaat Recipe –
Easy, yummy and one of the healthy Indian chaat recipes made with green peas and spices.


What is Green Peas Chaat?

Green peas chaat or Matar ki chaat is a super easy and healthy Indian style savory snack made with green peas, onion, tomato and spices. Chaat is one of the Indian street foods, typically made with lentils, pulses, vegetables and spices. Many Indian chaat varieties are served with sweet, tangy and spicy sauces/chutneys. This green peas chaat doesn’t need any chutneys or preparations, can be made in no time.

There are few more variations of making matar ki chaat but this one is the dry chat variation. If you are looking to try healthy Indian chaat recipes then this recipe is for you.




Can I use Frozen Peas?

Yes, just thaw them or rinse them with hot water and use it in the recipe.


Can I make this Chaat in advance?

 Cook green peas in advance and mix everything just before you serve. Otherwise, it oozes out water. If you want to serve it warm, reheat the peas before you assemble everything.

Is Matar Ki Chaat Vegan?

YES! it is a vegan snack.



Ingredients

  • 1 cup Green Peas fresh or frozen

  • 1/4 cup Chopped Tomatoes

  • 1/4 cup Chopped Onion

  • 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves

  • 1/2 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder

  • 1/2 tsp Amchur / Dry Mango Powder

  • 3/4 tsp Chaat Masala

  • 1/4 tsp Red Chilli Powder (optional)

  • 1 Green Chilli chopped

  • 1-2 tsp Lemon Juice

  • Salt to taste

  • Sev or Aloo Bhujia to serve (optional)


How to Cook Green Peas for this recipe?

I have boiled them in the water on a stovetop until they are soft and cooked. You can also steam or pressure cook them for this dish. Make sure they are not overcooked.

Instructions

Combine green peas and water in a pan or vessel and cover with a lid.

Let it cook for 10-15 minutes or until peas are soft.

Turn off the flame and drain them completely.

Transfer the cooked peas to a bowl and add the remaining ingredients.

Mix everything well and serve warm immedietely.

Serving Suggestions:

It tastes great when served warm with a cup of ginger tea or coffee. You can also serve this as a breakfast. Adding sev or bhujia on top will give the extra crunch and taste but it is completely optional.

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