Methi Matar Malai

Methi Matar Malai is a rich dish made from freshly chopped fenugreek leaves (methi leaves) , green peas, cream and indian spices.

Ingredients:

• Green Peas – 1 cup

• Fenugreek leaves (Methi) – 1 bunch

• Cream – 1/2 cup

• Tomato – 1 (pureed)

• Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp

• Turmeric powder – a pinch

• Chilly powder – 1/2 tsp (optional)

• Milk – if needed for gravy

• Butter – 1 tblsp

• Salt – to taste

To Grind:

• Onion – 1

• Green Chilly – 1

• Cashew nuts/ Almonds – 1 tblsp

• Poppy seeds(khus khus) – 1 tblsp (optional)

• Curd – 1 tblsp

• Ginger – 1/2 ” piece

• Cinnamon – 1/2 ” stick

• Cloves – 3

• Cardomon – 1

Method:

• Roast all the ingredients under “to grind” except curd. Make a paste of it with the curd and keep aside.

• Remove the methi leaves, discard the stem. Soak it in hot water for 5 minutes and drain it well.

• Heat butter in a pan, add the cumin seeds.

• Add the chilly powder, turmeric powder, ground paste and the tomato puree and let it cook for 3-4 minutes.

• Add the green peas (matar), fenugreek leaves(methi) and malai (cream).

• Add milk as needed to get the desired gravy consistency.

• Boil for 5 minutes until the gravy thickens and the ingredients are cooked.

• Garnish with some fresh cream and serve with any roti varieties.

Credits: Simple Indian Recipes