Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Boil Matar and Aloo

   Add 1 cup of matar (dried green peas) and 2-3 medium potatoes (cut into halves) to a pressure cooker. Pour 3 cups of water, ensuring the ingredients are submerged, and add 1 tsp of salt.

2. 2.Pressure Cook

   Close the pressure cooker and cook for 4 whistles until the matar and potatoes are tender.

3. 3.Dry Roast Spices for Masala

   In a pan, add 6-7 dried red chillies, 2 tablespoons of coriander seeds, and 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds. Dry roast them over medium heat until fragrant and slightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.

4. 4.Grind Spices

   Transfer the roasted spices to a traditional grinding stone (or a mixer grinder) and grind them into a coarse powder. This is your homemade panipuri masala.

5. 5.Prepare the Base Mixture

   In a bowl, add the boiled matar and potatoes. Mash the potatoes lightly with your hands. Add 1 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder.

6. 6.Mix Thoroughly

   Mix all ingredients well with your hands until the potatoes are mashed and thoroughly combined with the matar.

7. 7.Assemble the Chaat (First Layer)

   Take a serving leaf bowl. Add a generous portion of the matar and aloo mixture. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the freshly prepared panipuri masala and 1/2 tsp of black salt over it.

8. 8.Add Wet Ingredients

   Drizzle 2 tablespoons of curd and 1 tablespoon of tamarind chutney over the mixture.

9. 9.Add Fresh Toppings

   Top with 1/4 cup of chopped onions, 1 tsp of chopped green chillies, 1/4 cup of pomegranate seeds, 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander leaves, and 1/4 cup of sev.

10. 10.Serve

    The delicious Jharkhandi Chola Chat is now ready to be served and enjoyed.