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Ghugni Recipe | Street Style Ghugni

Published: Apr 11, 2020 · Modified: Sep 17, 2022 by Geetanjali · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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Ghugni recipe with step by step photos: Ghugni is prepared by cooking white or yellow matar (peas) and potato in a whole load of spices, topped with onion, chilies, and coriander sure to make you crave for more. It is light, fulfilling, yummy, and quite easy on the pockets as well.

Ghugni served in two bowls
Ghugni Recipe

Dried white/yellow peas are produced by harvesting fully matured pea pods then drying. These are full of protein, dietary fiber, and many nutrients. They are available all year round. Hence a good replacement for fresh peas. 

Ghugni or curried white or yellow dried peas recipe is native to India and a hugely popular street food snack in Eastern India. Especially in Bengal, Odisha, and Bihar. 

Served both as a snack and accompaniment this dish is loved by everyone irrespective of their ages. Ghugni is also used as a base for many street food dishes. Contrary to other street foods, it is quite a healthy dish to indulge in.

Bengali ghugni and Odia versions of ghugni use the same dried white peas, while the Bihari ghugni is made with black chickpeas/kala chana. In addition, the spices used to make the recipe may vary depending on the place and preference.

While essentially ghugni is a vegan dish but in Calcutta, ghugni is also made using egg, chicken, and minced mutton to the dried peas.

White peas are a staple pantry ingredient. In fact, this dried white peas potato curry is one of those dishes I make whenever I run out of vegetables in my pantry. With just a few ingredients, a hearty, fulfilling meal is ready. Interchangeably you can use dried green peas if white peas are not available with you.

The base of this matar ghugni is onion, ginger, garlic, and tomato. An irresistible snack to munch on. Interchangeably you can use dried green peas if dried white peas are not available with you. Sometimes I also make it without using onion and garlic. I have shared a similar dish called Matar chaat, you can check out that if you like. 

Some more similar snack recipes:

  • Jhal Muri
  • Quick Boiled Aloo Chaat

Ingredients You'll Need

  • White/yellow peas - washed and soaked overnight or at least 8 hours
  • Vegetables - potato, onion, tomato
  • Spice paste - ginger-garlic paste 
  • Whole spices - bay leaf
  • Powdered spices - turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, roasted cumin powder, garam masala powder
  • Herbs - fresh coriander leaves
  • Sea salt
  • Oil - I have used sunflower oil 

[Detailed measurements can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.]

Preparations Step by Step

  • Take soaked white peas, potato cubes, water, salt, and turmeric powder in a pressure cooker. 
  • Pressure cook for one whistle over a high flame and simmer for 5 minutes. 
  • Remove from flame and allow the pressure to settle on its own.
  • Once done, transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Once the oil turns hot, add bay leaf and chopped onion. Saute until onions turn golden in color.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste and saute until raw smell goes. 
Making Ghugni Step by step
Ghugni Recipe Steps
  • Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and a dash of water. Stir to mix.
  • Add chopped tomatoes and salt. Saute till tomatoes become soft and mushy.
  • Add coriander powder. Saute to mix.
  • Add cooked peas and potatoes. Mix well. Cover and cook over medium flame for 5 minutes.
  • Add roasted cumin powder, garam masala powder, and chopped coriander. Mix well and remove from flame and serve hot garnished with chopped onion, coriander, green chili, black salt, roasted cumin powder, and lemon juice.
Ghugni Recipe Steps
Making Ghugni Recipe Steps

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve ghugni as a chaat topped with chopped onion, green chili, coriander leaves, black salt, roasted cumin powder, thick tamarind water, and bhujia/sev. 
  • It could also be used as the base for a chaat.
  • It makes for an amazing meal when topped with curd, onion, cucumber, coriander leaves, black salt, and roasted cumin powder. 
  • Serve it as it is along with rice, pulao, roti, paratha, luchi (poori) or kulcha. Fresh lime juice makes a lovely addition as well.
  • It is also paired with puffed rice/murmura, onion pakoda(bhajia) or bara(vada). 

Notes

  • Make sure to soak the white peas in water for at least 8 hours. 
  • Some dried peas take a little more time to cook. Hence cook accordingly.
  • While cooking the yellow peas make sure they are not overcooked. 

If you try this recipe, please leave a feedback and rating. You can also tag me @spoonofflavor on Instagram.

Recipe

Street Style Ghugni Recipe

Ghugni Recipe | Street Style Ghugni

Delicious ghugni topped with fresh onion, coriander, and spices. It’s light, filling, and quite easy on the pockets.
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Bengali ghugni recipe, Ghugni, Ghugni recipe, Street style ghugni
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories:
Author: Geetanjali

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker
  • Pan with lid

Ingredients 

For cooking the Dried Peas

  • 1 cup whole dried white or yellow peas/matar washed and soaked overnight
  • 1 medium-sized potato peeled, cut into small cubes, and washed
  • 3 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ teaspoon turmeric powder

For the Curry

  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 medium-sized onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 large tomato chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
  • 2 tablespoon fresh coriander/cilantro finely chopped
  • ⅓ teaspoon garam masala powder

For Garnishing (optional)

  • Finely chopped onion
  • Finely chopped coriander
  • Chopped green chili
  • Black salt
  • Lemon juice
  • Roasted cumin powder
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Instructions

Cooking the Dried White Peas

  • Take soaked white peas, potato cubes, water, salt, and turmeric powder in a pressure cooker.
  • Pressure cook for one whistle over a high flame and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from flame and allow the pressure to settle on its own.
  • Once done, transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Making the Curry

  • Heat oil in a pan. Once the oil turns hot, add bay leaf and chopped onion. Saute until onions turn golden in color.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste and saute until raw smell goes.
  • Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and a dash of water. Stir to mix.
  • Add chopped tomatoes and salt. Saute till tomatoes become soft and mushy.
  • Add coriander powder. Saute to mix.
  • Add cooked peas and potatoes. Mix well. Cover and cook over medium flame for 5 minutes.
  • Add roasted cumin powder, garam masala powder, and chopped coriander. Mix well and remove from flame.
  • Serve piping hot ghugni garnishing with chopped onion, coriander, green chili, black salt, roasted cumin powder, and lemon juice.

Notes

  • Make sure to soak the dried peas for at least 8 hours.
  • Some dried peas take a little more time to cook. Hence cook accordingly.
  • While cooking the yellow peas make sure they are not overcooked. 

Nutrition Disclaimer:

Nutrition information is a general estimate only. Actual values may vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands used. For the most accurate information, please consult a registered dietitian or use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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  1. Shelly says

    April 28, 2020 at 10:17 pm

    I love this recipe! I also added boiled potatoes to mine, it tasted delicious. 🙂

    Reply
    • Geetanjali says

      May 01, 2020 at 11:41 am

      Hi Shelly! Glad you have tried. Thanks so much for the feedback! 🙂

      Reply
  2. A.Sen says

    August 19, 2021 at 2:22 pm

    Very good recipe. Highly appreciated by my family.

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    • Geetanjali says

      September 14, 2021 at 10:09 am

      Glad your family loved it! Thanks for the feedback! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Liza says

    December 13, 2021 at 9:38 pm

    One of my Favourite Recipe of all time
    Love it !

    Reply
  4. Bhavana says

    June 12, 2023 at 10:38 am

    Thank you! I tried your method and it turned out very tasty!

    Reply
  5. Tamara Morton says

    August 26, 2023 at 11:07 am

    This looks delicious. I just discovered you so I haven’t had a chance to make it yet, but I’m excited to do so. Thank you for sharing it.👍🏼

    Reply
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Hi, I'm Geetanjali! I am the cook, photographer, and author behind Spoons Of Flavor. I focus on simple, affordable, and easy-to-follow recipes for everyday life.

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