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# Matar Chole Recipe
## Step-by-step
firstly, soak 1 cup of white peas for 8 hours or until it is soaked well.
drain off the water and transfer the soaked white peas to the cooker.
add ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp turmeric and 3 cup water.
cover and pressure cook for 4 whistles or until the peas are cooked well.
now in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil. add 1 bay leaf, 3 pods cardamom, 1 inch cinnamon, 4 cloves, ½ tsp fennel, 1 tsp cumin and pinch hing.
saute until the spices turn aromatic.
now add 1 onion, 1 chilli and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste.
saute well making sure the onions turn golden brown.
further keeping the flame on low, add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ¼ tsp pepper powder, 1 tsp aamchur and ¾ tsp salt.
saute until the spices turn aromatic.
further, add 1½ cup tomato puree and saute until the oil separates.
now add boiled white peas and mix well.
adding 1 cup water or as required, adjust the consistency of the curry.
cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the flavours are absorbed.
now add ½ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.
finally, enjoy **matar ke chole** with roti, kulcha or chaats.
## Video
## Notes
* firstly, make sure to adjust the consistency for curry before serving as it thickens once cooled.
* also, you can add chole masala in place of adding all the spice powder.
* additionally, do not overcook the peas as it turns mushy.
* finally, **matar ke chole recipe** tastes great when prepared spicy.
Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/matar-chole-recipe-matar-ke-chole-matar/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/matar-chole-recipe-matar-ke-chole-matar/)
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