Masala Tchot
by Leena Kohli (@leenakohli)Masala Tchot, a cherished recipe from the beautiful region of Kashmir, was the perfect choice for a recent friends' gathering at my house. I wanted to serve something different from the usual snacks and appetizers, so I decided to make Masala Tchot, a special Kashmiri delicacy that is a favourite...
Ingredients
- 8Lavasa Bread/Plain Wraps
For Boiling
- 1cupdried White peas (soaked overnight)
- 1/4tspBaking soda
- 1tspTurmeric Powder
- 1tspBlack Pepper Powder
- 1/2tspSalt
- 2cupWater to boil or as required
For Chutney
- 3/4cupRadish (grated & squeezed)
- 1/2cupOnion (grated & squeezed)
- 1/4cupCabbage (finely chopped)
- 4Green Chillies (chopped, adjust to your spice preference)
- 1tspGinger (finely chopped)
- 1/2tspground Cumin
- 1/2tbspKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
- 1tspDry Mint Powder
- 1cupYogurt
- Salt to taste
- 1tbspLemon Juice
- Water (if needed) to adjust the consistency
How to make Masala Tchot
For Boiling
Wash the dried white peas and place them in a large bowl. Add water and baking soda to the bowl, and soak them overnight.
Wash and drain the peas. Put them in a pot, along with 2-3 cups of water, salt, turmeric, cloves and black pepper. Cook on low heat, adding more water if required in between, until the peas are soft and can be easily mashed. Alternatively, pressure cook for 15 minutes on medium-high and turn off the heat.
Allow excess water to evaporate and mash the peas using a masher. Set aside.
For Chutney
Peel, grate and squeeze excess water from the radish and onion. Place them in a mixing bowl.
Add chopped cabbage, green chillies, ginger, ground cumin, and kashmiri chilli powder. Mix well.
Stir in yogurt and mint powder. Mix well until everything is combined.
Adjust salt to taste and consistency using more yogurt or water, as desired.
To Assemble the Wrap
Gently heat the Lavasa bread or plain wrap over medium heat in a pan until it becomes warm and pliable.
Spread a spoonful of prepared chutney on the wrap.
Place a spoonful of warm mashed peas over the chutney in the centre of the wrap and roll it up.
Masala Tchot is ready to eat. Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
Soaking the white peas overnight ensures they cook faster.
Adjust the chillies to your spice preference.
Reviews
diegog
Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.
el1995
Recipe by
Leena Kohli
(@leenakohli)
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