Recipe for Methi Matar Malai

Today, I’m going to make Methi Matar Malai. This dish is very easy to make and incredibly tasty. Let’s see how to prepare it.

Ingredients:

• 250 grams of fenugreek (methi) leaves, cleaned and finely chopped
• 250 grams of green peas (matar)
• 1 tablespoon ghee
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2-3 cashew nuts, chopped
• 1 onion, roughly chopped
• 1 tomato, roughly chopped
• 2-3 cloves of garlic
• 1 inch piece of ginger, roughly chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 cup cream (malai)

Instructions:

1. Boil the Peas:
   • Take a pot of water and bring it to a boil.
   • Add the green peas and cook until they are tender.
   • Once cooked, drain the peas and transfer them to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. Prepare the Base:
   • Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan.
   • Add the chopped cashew nuts and sauté until golden brown.
   • Add the roughly chopped onion, tomato, garlic, and ginger.
   • Sauté the mixture on medium heat until the onions and tomatoes soften.
   • Let the mixture cool slightly, then blend it into a fine paste.
3. Cook the Fenugreek:
   • In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of oil and heat it.
   • Add the finely chopped fenugreek leaves and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until they wilt.
4. Add the Paste and Spices:
   • Add the prepared onion-tomato-cashew paste to the pan with the fenugreek leaves.
   • Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt.
   • Mix everything well and cook on low flame for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the Cream:
   • Add 1/2 cup of cream to the pan and mix well.
   • Cook the mixture on low flame for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Combine and Serve:
   • Add the boiled peas to the pan and mix well.
   • Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
   • Transfer the Methi Matar Malai to a serving bowl or plate.

Your delicious Methi Matar Malai is now ready to be served. Enjoy this creamy and flavorful dish with paratha or rice.

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