Chura Matar is a traditional Bihari comfort snack made with crispy poha, spiced green peas, peanuts, and mustard oil. Light, aromatic, and full of texture, it pairs perfectly with a hot cup of tea.

What is Chura Matar?

Chura Matar is a rustic dish where thin poha (chura) is lightly crisped and served with a mildly spiced green pea masala cooked in mustard oil, topped with peanuts and fried green chillies.

Main Ingredient of Chura Matar:

1. Thin Poha (Chura) – 2 cups

2. Green Peas – 1 cup

3. Peanuts – ¼ cup

4. Mustard Oil – 3–4 tbsp

5. Green Chillies – 2–3

6. Onion – 1 medium, chopped

7. Jeera (Cumin Seeds) – 1 tsp

8. Hing – a pinch

9. Coriander Powder – 1 tsp

10. Jeera Powder – 1 tsp

11. Garam Masala – ½ tsp

12. Red Chilli Powder – ½ tsp

13. Salt – to taste

14. Fresh Coriander – for garnish

What Is So Special About Chura Matar?

The sharp aroma of mustard oil, crunchy chura, and soft, spiced peas create a beautiful contrast of flavours and textures in this humble yet comforting dish.

Quick and Easy Chura Matar:

With minimal prep and simple ingredients, this recipe comes together quickly and is perfect for breakfast or evening snacks.

How to make Chura Matar

1.  In a Meyer Trivantage kadhai, heat mustard oil. Fry peanuts until golden, remove and set aside.

2.  In the same oil, lightly crisp the poha. Add peanuts and salt, mix gently, and remove from the pan.

3.  Add a little more mustard oil if required. Fry green chillies until blistered, remove and keep aside.

4.  In the same oil, add jeera and hing. Add onions and cook until soft and lightly golden.

5.  Add green peas and cook until soft and slightly mushy. Add coriander powder, jeera powder, garam masala, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix well.

6. Serve the hot pea mixture over crispy chura. Top with fried green chillies and fresh coriander.

Expert Tips

1. Use thin poha for the best crunch.

2. Keep the chura separate and mix only while serving to retain crispness.

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Chura Matar

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Category

Snack

Servings

2

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Calories

280

Authentic Chura Matar made with crispy poha, spiced green peas, peanuts, and mustard oil—a quick Bihari snack perfect with tea.

Author:

Samridh

Ingredients

• Thin poha (chura) – 2 cups

• Green peas – 1 cup

• Peanuts – ¼ cup

• Mustard oil – 3–4 tbsp

• Green chillies – 2–3

• Onion – 1

• Jeera – 1 tsp

• Hing – a pinch

• Coriander powder – 1 tsp

• Jeera powder – 1 tsp

• Garam masala – ½ tsp

• Red chilli powder – ½ tsp

• Salt – to taste

Directions

1. Heat mustard oil and fry peanuts till golden; remove.

2. Crisp poha in the same oil, add peanuts and salt; remove.

3. Fry green chillies till blistered; set aside.

4. In the same oil add jeera and hing, then sauté onions.

5. Add peas and cook till soft. Add all spices and salt.

6. Serve hot matar over crispy chura and garnish with chillies and coriander.

Recipe Note

Always assemble just before serving to keep the poha crunchy and fresh.