METHI MATAR MALAI

Name: METHI MATAR MALAI
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2-3
Ingredients: For the paste; 1 tsp oil; ½ chopped onion; 2 tbsp chopped cashewnuts; 1 tsp chopped garlic; 1 tsp jeera (cumin seeds); ½ tsp chopped ginger; ½ tsp chopped green chillies; 1 tsp poppy seeds

Another all time classic, as I always say methi is my favourite vegetable. loved by all and everyone’s favourite! Here’s my take on it, a very quick and easy recipe but very delicious and healthy. a complete package with taste and nutrition. A powerhouse of antioxidants with grean peas and methi but as much tasty. You can enjoy with roti, Naan or Phulka.

Preparation Time
20 minutes

Soaking Time
Nil

Cooking Time
10 minutes

Makes
2 to 3

INGREDIENTS

For the paste

1 tsp oil

½ chopped onion

2 tbsp chopped cashewnuts

1 tsp chopped garlic

1 tsp jeera (cumin seeds)

½ tsp chopped ginger

½ tsp chopped green chillies

1 tsp poppy seeds

Other ingredients

2 cups chopped methi (fenugreek) leaves

1 cups boiled green peas

2 tbsp oil

¼ tsp asofoetida (hing)

½ tsp kasturi methi

1 tsp garam masala

¾ cup milk

2 tbsp cream

Salt to taste

METHOD

For the paste

In a vessel heat the oil, add the rest of the ingredients for the paste and saute for 1 minute.

Add 2 tbsp of water and process in a food processor.

How to proceed

Heat the oil, add the hing , and saute for 10 seconds.

Add the paste, kasturi methi and garam masala and saute for ½ minute.

Add the methi, green peas, and saute for ½ minute.

Add the milk, cream, salt to taste and cook for 3 to 4 minutes

To serve

Serve hot with naan or rice