Hello Friends, you all are heartily welcome to Blasta Food Recipes. Friends, today we have brought the recipe of a very special dish (matar kulcha recipe) for you, after eating which all of you will be very happy. Friends, matar kulcha is often liked by children and elders in every house and many people also like to eat matar kulcha with parathas.
So friends, let’s move ahead without any delay towards our kulcha matar recipe and learn how to make matar kulcha at home with easy steps.
MAKE TASTY MATAR KULCHA
(MATAR KULCHA RECIPE) IN JUST 6 STEPS
Matar Kulcha Recipe Ingredients:-
- Matar (Boiled White Peas) – 1 large bowl
- Green Chillies – 6–7 pieces
- Garlic Cloves – 5 pieces
- Ginger – 2–3 inches
- Mint Leaves – 10–15 leaves
- Coriander Leaves – 10 grams
- White Salt – 1 tablespoon
- Onions – 3 medium-sized
- Tomato – 1 medium-sized
- Tamarind Pulp – 1 small bowl
- Garam Masala – 1 tablespoon
- Cumin Seeds – 1 tablespoon
- Black Salt – 1 tablespoon
- Chilli Flakes – 1 tablespoon
- Butter – 1 tablespoon
STEP-1
Soak & Boil the Peas For Matar Kulcha Recipe
Friends, to make tasty matar kulcha we will take peas in a large size bowl and put 1 to 1 ½ glass of water in it and keep it soaked for 7-8 hours. So now when our peas are soaked well, we will put them in a pressure cooker and put 1 to 1 1⁄2 glass of water in it. Friends, now along with that we will put 1 Tbsp salt and 1 Tbsp oil in it and whistle it for 4-5 times.
STEP-2
Prepare the Spicy Green Chutney For Tasty Matar Kulcha
Friends, now while the peas for matar kulcha recipe are boiling in the pressure cooker, we will make chutney, here we will take 5 pieces of garlic, 4 pieces of green chilli, 1 small Tbsp coriander leaves, 10-15 mint leaves, 1 inch ginger and 1 Tbsp salt and after putting all these in a mixer jar we will make a fine paste.
STEP-3
Soak Tamarind & Prep the Masala Mix For Kulcha Matar Recipe
Friends, now when our chutney for tasty kulcha matar is ready, we will keep the tamarind (imli) here to soak for 10-15 minutes. Now, till the tamarind is soaked, we will finely chop 3 medium sized onions, 1 medium sized tomato, 1-2 inch ginger and 4 green chillies. Now, after finely chopping the tomatoes and onions, we will prepare the spices to be used in the matar kulcha. So see, here we have kept 1 Tbsp Garam Masala, 1 Tbsp Black Salt, 1 Tbsp Chilli Flakes and 1 Tbsp cumin.
STEP-4
Mix Chutney, Veggies & Masalas into the Boiled Matar
Friends, now the peas have also been boiled well here, so we will take them out and keep them in a vessel and then put chutney, finely chopped green chillies, tomatoes and onions in it. Friends, we will put half of the onion that we had chopped here. Now we will add spices one by one, so here we have separated 1 Tbsp Garam Masala, 1 Tbsp chilli flakes, 1 Tbsp black salt and tamarind pulp and added its water. Friends, now after putting all the spices, we will mix them all well.
STEP-5
Add A Tasty Tadka To The Matar To Make Tasty Kulcha Matar
So friends, now we will put the pan on the gas and put one tbsp of butter in it. We’ll add cumin seeds to the butter as soon as it melts. After adding cumin seeds, we will add finely chopped ginger to it and mix it well. Friends, now when the color of ginger changes slightly, we will add onion to it and cook it till it becomes light brown. Friends, we do not have to cook ginger and onion too much here, so as soon as the color of onion changes slightly, we will add peas to it and mix everything well and cook it for 5-6 minutes on low medium flame.
STEP-6
Garnish & Serve Delicious Matar Kulcha
So friends, our tasty matar kulcha is ready, now we will garnish it with some coriander leaves and serve it hot. Friends, as tasty as it looks, it is equally delicious to eat. So friends, you must try our matar kulcha recipe at home and tell us by commenting how you liked our easy recipe.
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SECRET TIPS:
- Friends, while making matar kulcha, the onion and ginger should be lightly sauteed on low-medium flame, because if the onion gets overcooked then it can spoil the taste of matar kulcha.
- Friends, only butter should be used for seasoning matar kulcha, this makes the taste of matar kulcha very tasty.
Recipe Summary
Nutritional Information
FAQS:
1. What is the best matar kulcha recipe to try at home?
The best matar kulcha recipe is one that uses soaked white peas, tangy chutney, simple spices, and a buttery tadka just like Delhi street food. It’s easy and full of flavour. To make delicious matar kulcha at home, follow our easy matar kulcha recipe with easy steps.
2. What ingredients are needed for kulcha matar recipe?
The main ingredients for kulcha matar recipe includes Matar (Boiled White Peas), Green Chillies, Garlic Cloves, Ginger, Mint Leaves, Coriander Leaves, White Salt, Onions, Tomato, Tamarind Pulp, Garam Masala, Cumin Seeds, Black Salt, Chilli Flakes and Butter.
3. Is kulcha matar healthy for everyday meals?
Yes, kulcha matar is rich in protein and fiber from white peas. If you use minimal oil and butter, it’s a healthy, filling, and budget-friendly meal option.
4. How to make matar kulcha less spicy for kids?
To make matar kulcha less spicy for kids, reduce green chillies and chilli flakes, and balance flavours with a bit of tamarind and butter for a smooth taste.
5. Can kulcha matar be served with anything other than kulcha?
Yes! While kulcha matar is traditionally served with kulcha, it also tastes great with aloo pyaaz paratha, mooli paratha, besan chilla if you’re looking for variety.
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