DAHI (CURD) MATAR CHAT

By : Ramya
Ingredients:
2 cups - peas, fresh/frozen
1 - small onion, finely chopped
1/2 - tomato, finely chopped
2 to 3 strands - cilantro, finely chopped
1 tsp - coriander powder
2 to 3 tsp - chaat masala
1/2 tsp - chilli powder
1/2 tsp - garam masala
1/2 tsp - tamarind paste or 1/4 cup tamarind juice
1 tsp - jaggery
1 to 2 tbsp - curds
salt as per taste

Method
Add about half a cup of water to the tamarind paste and bring it to boil on stove
Add jaggery, salt and all the remaining dry masalasBoil well. Adjust ingredients according to taste.
Add the peas and boil further till the peas are cooked.
The masala should thicken and the peas should blend well into the masala.
Save some of the onions and tomatoes for garnishing and add the rest to the peas.
Boil for another minute.
Meanwhile, beat the curds in a bowl and keep aside.
You can add a few spoons of water if the curd is too thick.
Remove the peas from stove and transfer into separate plates.
Pour a couple of spoons of curds on the peas.
Sprinkle some chaat masala over it.
Garnish with chopped onions, tomatoes and cilantro. Serve hot and enjoy