MATAR CHAAT

Ingredients:

2 cups pre-soaked matar (dried whole peas)
1/2 tsp baking soda
A pinch of asafoetida (optional)
Tamarind chutney
Green chutney
2 potatoes (boiled, peeled and chopped)
1large onion (finely chopped), optional
1 tomato (chopped)
1 small cucumber (peeled and chopped)
Lemon juice
Salt to taste
Pounded or ground red chilies
Garam masala powder
Black salt (kala namak)
Ground roasted cumin (jeera)

How to make indian matar chaat

Place dried peas in a saucepan and add sufficient water to cover them.Stir in the soda and asafoetida powder and cook over a moderate heat for about 15 minutes until the peas are tender. You can also pressure cook them. Drain. Serve individually taking 2 scoops of cooked peas and cover with little chopped onions, cucumber. tomatoes and potatoes. Sprinkle with spices to individual taste. Pour a little tamarind & green chutney and lemon juice on the top.