Start Your Day With A Banana And A Cup Of Warm Water

Start Your Day With A Banana And A Cup Of Warm Water

Honestly, the best time to relish fresh green peas is winters. Though it is easily available round the year, there is nothing like spending those nippy evenings with a cup of hot chai and a plate of fried matar. Peas have long been a part of our culinary repertoire, from roasted versions to gravy dishes across different states. Peas are versatile and easy to cook with. Add to a range of dishes, stir them into flavourful pulaos or biryanis, or simply experiment with them while making pakoras, chaat, kebabs, soups et al.

If you are a lover of Indian food or one of those who just can't bear the monotony of daily meals, we present you this regular ingredient in exciting avatars. Head this way and explore green peas like never before. Every recipe is a culinary gem that requires no elaborate prepping or long hours in the kitchen. Follow these easy steps and plate these delicacies in style.

1. Matar Pulao

Recipe by Chef Niru Gupta

Nothing gets better than this simply rice preparation laced with chunky green peas.

2. Matar Paratha

Recipe by Chef Niru Gupta

One of the classic delicacies of all time. The matar stuffed paratha goes well with white butter, green chutney or even some pickle.

3. Matar Pattice

Recipe by Chef Amarendra Mulye

A perfect evening snack that is crunchy and flavoursome.

4. Matar Paneer

Recipe by Chef Niru Gupta

Cottage cheese and peas are teamed in a tangy tomato gravy.

5. Sookhe Matar

Recipe by Chef Niru Gupta

A perfect in-between-meals snack. Turn to these when hunger strikes.

6. Gajar Matar

Recipe by Chef Niru Gupta

A classic delicacy that will never go out of style.

7. Keema Matar

Recipe by Chef Niru Gupta

Minced meat is combined with peas and cooked in a host of masalas.

8. Nimona

Recipe by Chef Niru Gupta

A classic preparation from the heartland of Uttar Pradesh.

9. Peas and Mint Soup

Recipe by Chef Joey Matthew

A light and wholesome soup with the goodness of mild spices and peas.

 10. Matar Karanji
Recipe by Chef Niru Gupta
This Maharashtrian snack comes stuffed with a mix of peas, fried crisp.