Methi Matar Malai

Methi Matar Malai

Methi  Matar Malai is a Punjabi north Indian dish. It is very flavorful, aromatic and rich dish. As the name says this dish is a combination of fenugreek leaves, green peas and cream. It is a mild sweet gravy. 

Methi Matar Malai is a very good pair for naan, kulcha and paratha.

Ingredients:

Fenugreek leaves - 2 Cups

Green Peas - 1 Cup

Cream - 2 Tsp

Oil- 3 Tsp

Turmeric- 1/4 Tsp

Chilly powder - 1/2 Tsp

Coriander powder - 1/2 Tsp

Garam Masala - 1/2 Tsp

Salt to taste

Coriander leaves for garnishing

For masala paste:

Oil - 1 Tsp

Onion - 1 medium size roughly chopped

Tomato  1/2 Medium size roughly chopped

Cumin seeds - 1/2 Tsp

Ginger and Garlic - 1 Tsp

Cashew and almond - 10 to 12

Method :

1. Pluck the methi leaves, wash them and chop it finely.

2. In a pan add 1 tsp oil and cumin seeds.

3. When the seeds cracks add roughly chopped onions, ginger and garlic.

4. Fry the onions till they turn translucent.

5. Add roughly chopped tomato, cashew and almond.

6. Saute it till tomato becomes soft.

 7. Let the mixture cool for few minutes. Transfer mixture to the mixing grinder and grind to a smooth paste.

8. In a kadai heat oil and add finely chopped methi leaves.

9. Stir it for 2 to 3 minutes it reduces in volume then add the spice powder ( chilly powder, turmeric, and coriander powder).

10. Saute it for 2 min and add pureed masala paste.

11. Add some water. Let it boil for 2 min in a medium flame.

12. Add fresh or frozen green peas.

13. Boil it for few minutes till the green peas gets cooked. Add malai and salt to taste.

14. Saute it and add garm masala. cook it for a minute and switch off the flame.

15.Serve hot Methi Matar Malai with roti , naan, kulcha or paratha.