Matar Kulcha Masala

Matar Kulcha Masala Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Kulcha:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
• Salt to taste
• Water, as needed
• For the Matar Masala:
• 2 cups dried white peas (soaked overnight)
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

• Prepare Kulchas:
  • In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, yogurt, and oil/ghee.
  • Knead the mixture into a soft dough, adding water as needed. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into equal-sized balls and roll each ball into a small disc (kulcha).
  • Heat a tava (griddle) over medium heat and cook the kulchas on both sides until golden brown spots appear. Keep them warm.
• Prepare Matar Masala:
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
  • Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  • Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
  • Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
  • Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add soaked and drained white peas. Mix well.
  • Add water to cover the peas, cover the pan, and cook until peas are tender and the mixture thickens slightly.
  • Once the peas are cooked, add garam masala and mix well. Cook for another minute.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
• Serve:
  • Serve the hot Matar Kulcha Masala with lemon wedges and some chopped onions on the side.