Methi Matar Malai

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Methi Matar Malai

Methi Matar Malai is a very popular, aromatic, rich and healthy North Indian dish.

It is a simple Indian gravy recipe. As the name says it is made from methi (fenugreek leaves), matar (green peas), malai (cream) with some spices.

Methi Matar Malai

Prep Time: 20 min         Cooking Time: 15 min              Serves 2

Main Ingredients: Fenugreek leaves, green peas and fresh cream

Recipe Type: Main Course

Cuisine: North Indian

Level of Cooking: Easy

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
• 1 cup boiled green peas
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1medium onion 
• 1 cup milk
• 1 green chilli
• 6 garlic clove
• 1/2 cup fresh cream
• 2 tablespoon cashew nuts 
• 2" ginger piece
• 1/4 cup water
• 2-4 green cardamom Pods
• 1/2" cinnamon stick

 Methi Matar Malai Recipe(Step by Step Directions)

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a kadhai on medium heat.

Add the cumin seeds.

When the seeds crackle, add cardamom and a small piece of cinnamon stick.

Add the onions, garlic, green chilli, 

ginger and cashew nuts paste. 

sauté on a medium flame until oil starts to separate while stir continuously.

      

Add chopped fenugreek leaves.

Cook on a medium flame for 2-3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

Add the green peas and salt.      

Stir-fry on the medium flame for 3-5 minutes.

 

Add 1 cup milk and 1/4 cup of water.

                                                     

Mix well and cook until gravy turns thick and adjust the salt also.

Add Fresh cream.

Mix well cook for 2 minutes.
serve hot.

Tips:

• Serve hot with chapati and rice in lunch or dinner.
• If you are using frozen green peas then you can use them directly.
• You can use blanched the methi leaves also.