Yellow Peas Soup | Matar Pani from Jagannath Dham, Puri

a no oil soup using the lentil, yellow peas aka matar in Odia



Happiness is 'hot soup on a cold day'. As winter is already started so in almost all households, soup is a common affair. Thereis nothing better than a hot bowl of soup. Actually soup is an ideal way to help the whole family boost up. These can be madequickly, hassle free and best for hurried days. So soup is indeed full of ultimate flavorand comfort that adds someexcitement to those cozy winter days.



The easy homemade soups are always best which are filling and tasty. From classics like minestrone or noodle soup to moreexotic Thai, Indian categories there are a no of varieties. You may have interest on these too :

Today I have come up with a lentil soup as Yellow Peas Soup aka Matar Pani from Jagannath Dham, Puri. Dont be confusedfor this as a prasad in that temple, rather it is the most famous street food in that areas. The 'matar pani' is a odia word. 'Matar' means 'yellow peas' and 'pani' means 'broth'. This is completely a no-Oil soup and falls under vegan, gluten free category.



The main ingredient here is the yellow peas / matar. The peas are soaked overnight or at least5-6 hours. Then those arepressure cooked with few mint leaves, coriander leaves, turmeric powder, salt and enough water. These well cooked peasalong with the water is the base to make matar pani. Some seasonings are added then to this and served immediately hot.

Here the tamarind water is also added to the serving bowl to give a tangy taste in the soup. Green chilies are used here bydirectly smashing using fingers in the serving bowl. And this adds the perfect spiciness to the soup. In a winter evening thissimple yellow peas soup is super comforting and mouthwatering. The process is quite easy and simple to make. If servingforkids, then simply ignore the green chilies part. To get more sourness, along with tamarind water few lemon slices can begiven while serving. So do try as the hot soup season is going on !



The event related to this post :










Well this time our fortnight foodie group named asHealthy Wellthy Cuisinesis decided to select 77th theme : 'Winter Soups' and is suggested bySwaty. So thisMatar Pani from Jagannath Dham, Puri isfor the theme contribution. Meanwhile do check her space for some interesting recipes with step by step instructions.




Recipe Card for'Yellow Peas Soup':

Preparation Time : 15 mins| Cooking Time : 15mins

Ingredients :

Ingredients
Measurements
Yellow peas (matar) (soaked)
2/3 cup
Turmeric powder
1 tsp
Green chili
3-4 no.
Coriander leaf
6-8 sprig
Mint leaf
5-6 sprig
Tamarind water
cup
Black salt
As needed
Carrot (grated)
for sprinkling
Onion (finely chopped)
for sprinkling
Cucumber (grated)
for sprinkling
Lemon slice
1-2 no.
Salt
As needed
Water
2-3 cup


Method :
  1. Wash and drain the yellow peas and then put into a pressure cooker.
  2. Add 2-3 cup water along with roughly chopped mint leaves, few coriander leaves, turmeric powder, salt.
  3. Pressure cook till peas are well done (Don't overcook the peas, else peas'll get mashed).
  4. Now take the serving soup bowl.
  5. Put 1 tbsp of tamarind water in the serving bowl.
  6. Add 1 green chili and mash it in the tamarind water using fingers.
  7. Put 1 ladlefull of cooked peas along with the water from the pressure cooker.
  8. Mix well and then add finely chopped onion, grated cucumber, grated carrot, few chopped coriander leaves, black salt.
  9. Serve immediately hot with some lemon slices (if more sourness is required in the soup) !

Notes :

  • In this soup, the peas should neither be cooked till mushy nor slightly crunchy. So the cooking part of the yellow peas is thevital part here.
  • The consistency depends upon individual choice. I like this watery kind so I have added cooked peas with water from thepressure cooker. If slight thick version of this soup you want then take the cooked peas with very less water from thepressure cooker.
  • Add more green chilies if you like more spiciness in the soup.



You may also follow me onFacebook,Pinterest,Twitter,Google+,Instagramandcan subscribe for free to get new recipes directly into your inbox

PIN for later :

← Older Post Newer Post →

Leave a comment

Please note, comments must be approved before they are published