Banaras is not only famous for its Ganges Ghats, temples and culture, but the unique food here also has its own different attraction. Whether it is Banarasi paan or spicy licking here, people come from far and wide to taste them. One of these delicious dishes is “Banarasi Chuda Peas”, especially in cold weather. It is a light, nutritious and instant snack, which you can prepare for morning tea or light hunger in the evening.

Now you can easily make it at home too! So let's learn the easy recipe to make it.

Ingredients (ingredients)

You need to make Banarasi Chuda Peas:
Poha (Chuda) – 1 Cup
Ghee – 1 tbsp
Cumin – 1 teaspoon
Green peas – 1 cup
Fast leaves – 1
Ginger (grated) – 1 tsp
Green chillies (finely chopped)-1-2
Sugar – ½ tsp
Salt – as per taste
Garam Masala – 4 teaspoons
Black Pepper Powder – 4 teaspoons
Green coriander (finely chopped) – 2 tablespoons
Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon

विधि (Step-by-Step Recipe)

1⃣ Prepare poha

• First of all, wash the poha (chuda) thoroughly and squeeze the excess water and keep it on the side, so that it becomes a little soft.

Fry the peas 2⃣

• Heat the ghee in a pan and fry it with a bay leaves and cumin seeds.
• Now add chopped green chillies and grated ginger and fry for 20-30 seconds.
• After this, add green peas, salt and a little sugar and mix well.
• Cover it and let it cook on low flame for 4-5 minutes, so that the peas become well softened.

3⃣ Mix poha and add spices

• When the peas become soft, add garam masala and black pepper powder to it.
• Now add the poha and mix it with light hands, so that it is not broken.
• Turn off the heat and add chopped green coriander, lemon juice and a little ghee and mix well.

Serve 4⃣

• Remove the hot-hot Banarasi Chuda peas in a plate and serve with delicious tea.

Some tips

Do not wash the poha too much, otherwise it can be more wet.
If you like spicy, you can increase the amount of green chillies.
Using desi ghee makes its taste even more wonderful.
Try it especially during the winter season, because at this time green peas are found to be the fastest.

Why is Banarasi Chuda Peas?

Instant healthy breakfast
Dhis
Healthy combination of poha and pea
Chicken snack

So this time make Banarasi style bangle pea at home and taste it with your family!