Low Fat Matar Kulcha
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavorful and guilt-free Low Fat Matar Kulcha recipe—where traditional street food meets healthy cooking! Featuring protein-packed dried white peas simmered in a blend of aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and red chili, this dish is a lighter take on the classic Matar Kulcha. Fresh ingredients, including tangy lemon juice, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant coriander, add layers of vibrant flavor, while whole wheat kulchas provide the perfect fluffy base to soak up the spiced goodness. Quick and easy to prepare, this low-fat version skips heavy oils in favor of non-stick cooking spray, making it ideal for health-conscious foodies. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser that pairs perfectly with a side of crisp salad or a refreshing glass of iced lemonade.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried white peas
- 4 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 medium Finely chopped onion
- 1 medium Finely chopped tomato
- 1 Green chili, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
- 2 tablespoons Chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 4 Whole wheat kulchas
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Rinse the dried white peas under cold running water and soak them in 4 cups of water overnight or for at least 8 hours.
Drain the soaked peas and transfer them to a pressure cooker. Add 2 cups of water, salt, and turmeric powder. Cook for 3-4 whistles or until the peas are soft and cooked through.
In a non-stick pan, lightly spray some cooking oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
Add the ginger paste, chopped tomato, and green chili and cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
Stir in the cooked peas, red chili powder, and cumin powder. Mix well and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes, letting the flavors blend together.
Adjust the seasoning with more salt if needed. Add lemon juice and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
To heat the kulchas, spray a bit of non-stick oil on a non-stick skillet and warm them until slightly browned on both sides. Alternatively, you can heat them in the oven as per package instructions.
Serve the spiced peas alongside the warm, fluffy kulchas. Optionally, garnish the dish with more chopped coriander and a wedge of lemon.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3728 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 288.3 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.3 g | 198% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.1 g | ||
| Protein | 73.0 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 3106 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
