Matar Ghugni ( Microwave Recipe)

by Tarla Dalal

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This traditional evening snack from the lesser-known cuisine of eastern india also doubles up as a great breakfast option. Matar ghugni served with kurmura is crunchy and spicy enough to wake you up!

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 8 mins Total Time: 18 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups green peas
salt to taste
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
1/4 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1/4 cup sev
1/4 cup crushed papdis

Method

Combine the green peas and salt along with 2 tbsp of water in a microwave-safe bowl, mix well and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Keep aside.
Combine the oil, fennel seeds and onions in another microwave-safe bowl, mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute, stirring once in between after 30 seconds.
Add the ginger, turmeric powder, chilli powder, pepper powder, garam masala, coriander powder and tomatoes, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring once in between after 1 minute.
Add the boiled green peas and salt, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring once in between after 1 minute.
Serve immediately garnished with coriander, sev and papdis.