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.

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