METHI MATAR MALAI

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

METHI MATAR MALAI Recipe|Renu dalal

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

  1. In a vessel heat the oil, add the rest of the ingredients for the paste and saute for 1 minute.
  2. Add 2 tbsp of water and process in a food processor.

How to proceed

  1. Heat the oil, add the hing , and saute for 10 seconds.
  2. Add the paste, kasturi methi and garam masala and saute for ½ minute.
  3. Add the methi, green peas, and saute for ½ minute.
  4. Add the milk, cream, salt to taste and cook for 3 to 4 minutes

To serve

  1. Serve hot with naan or rice

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