Matar Chaat With Dry Green Peas Instant Pot

I am sharing an Instant Pot and a regular version of this spicy and savory dish. As much as we crave street snacks, the way they are prepared is always a reason to be wary of them. I agree to be sent email.

But when you prepare an authentic version right in your home, it is one snack you cannot resist and makes an excellent option for a house party! Matar Chaat is perfect for all seasons of the year with the excellent packaging of heat and protein in one savory combination. Like the watermelon chaat recipe in Simple Sumptuous Cooking, this recipe is simple, easy to follow, and can be customized to your taste preference. Based on some of the comments I have received, I have also listed separate instructions for Instant Pot and the authentic way. You would need a pressure cooker to cook the peas (Matar) nevertheless, but with an Instant Pot, you can prepare the entire dish with just one pot.

Variety of Peas for chaat

There are two types of dried peas generally available. One variety is green, and the other is yellow. Both have very different tastes and flavors. I have used dry green peas for this recipe today. You could also prepare this with canned or frozen peas, but the dried version is better in terms of nutrition and taste. Just soak the dry peas in hot water for a couple of hours and you have a delicious snack for the evening. You can also use frozen green peas for this recipe but be sure to read the recipes notes before you start cooking.

How to cook dry green peas

First, soak the dry green peas overnight or for 2 hours in warm water. It takes longer to cook without soaking the green peas, and the texture does not turn out as good either. I cooked the soaked peas in an instant pot using the pot-in-pot (PIP) method. For 1 ½ cup dry green peas, I added ¾ cup water. Cook for 5 min under high pressure. For the stovetop version, cook the peas in a regular pressure cooker. Cook them till you hear 2 whistles, and let them cool down naturally. If you are using yellow peas, the timings may vary, and it takes a shorter time than green peas. If you are using frozen peas, you can skip this part.

Serving suggestions

Like I said before, this can be eaten as a snack with sprinkled raw onions and cilantro, or you can even pair it with wheat naan or veggie Tikki for a hearty meal. It is also a great recipe when you are entertaining guests at home. Just boil the peas and keep them ready in the refrigerator a few days ahead of time, and you can prepare this savory dish in less than 30 minutes!

Tips

Soak the dried green peas in warm or hot water for at least 2 hours.Do not overcook the green peas to avoid making them too mushy.If you want the chaat to have a thicker consistency, add 1 boiled, mashed potato. (Cook potato along with soaked peas).Use red onions instead of white or yellow onions for better taste. You can always add water to thin the matar chaat. Serve Mata Chaat warm or hot, garnished with chopped onions and cilantro.

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