Description
Methi Matar Malai is a rich and creamy Indian dish featuring fresh fenugreek leaves, green peas, and a blend of aromatic spices, finished with a touch of cream.
Ingredients
Units
- 2 cups (480 ml) chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 large tomatoes, pureed
- 1 cup (240 ml) green peas
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cream
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) oil
- Salt to taste
- 4 green chillies
- 2 tbsp cashewnuts
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- Water, as needed
Instructions
- Make a paste by grinding together the green chillies, cashewnuts, poppy seeds, and ginger garlic paste with a little water until smooth.
- Wash the methi leaves thoroughly, chop them, and sprinkle with salt. Set aside for 10 minutes, then squeeze out excess water.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until they are soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the tomato puree and cook for 5-7 minutes until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
- Stir in the ground paste and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Add the green peas and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped methi leaves and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the cream and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is well combined and heated through.
- Sprinkle garam masala, adjust salt to taste, and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Serve hot with naan or rice.
Notes
- To reduce bitterness, sprinkle salt on the methi leaves and let them sit before squeezing out the water.
- This dish pairs well with naan or basmati rice.
- You can adjust the spice level by varying the amount of green chillies.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 30