INDIAN MATAR [DRY GREEN PEAS] CHAAT

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups pre-soaked sukhe matar (dried whole peas)
2 potatoes (boiled, peeled and chopped)
2 large onion (finely chopped), optional
2 tomato (chopped)
1 medium cucumber (peeled and chopped)
Lemon juice

A pinch of asafoetida
Tamarind chutney
Green chutney
Salt to taste
Green chilies chopped.
Garam masala powder
Black salt (kala namak)
Ground roasted cumin (jeera)

METHOD:

In a saucepan, place the peas and add sufficient water to cover them.

Add asafoetida powder and cook over a moderate heat for about 15 minutes until the peas are tender. [You can also pressure cook them.] Drain.
Take cooked peas and cover with little chopped onions, cucumber. Tomatoes and potatoes. Sprinkle with spices to individual taste. Pour a little tamarind & green chutney and lemon juice on top.

Toss well. And serve in bowls...