methi matar malai recipe-How did you make this

 Methi Matar Malai is a creamy and flavorful North Indian dish made with fenugreek leaves, green peas, and a rich creamy sauce. It's a perfect vegetarian dish that is perfect for a special occasion or as a main course for dinner. Here is a step-by-step recipe to make Methi Matar Malai at home.


Ingredients:


For the paste:


1 cup chopped onions

1/2 cup cashews

1/2 cup milk

1 tsp ginger paste

1 tsp garlic paste

For the curry:


2 cups fresh fenugreek leaves (methi)

1 cup green peas

2 tbsp oil

2 bay leaves

2 green cardamoms

1-inch cinnamon stick

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp red chili powder

1/2 tsp garam masala powder

Salt to taste

1 cup heavy cream

Water as required

Instructions:


Begin by washing and cleaning the methi leaves properly. Remove the leaves from the stems and chop them finely. Keep them aside.


Next, in a pan, heat the oil on medium heat. Add the bay leaves, green cardamoms, cinnamon stick, and cumin seeds. Fry it for a minute till the spices start giving their aroma.


Add the chopped onions, ginger paste, and garlic paste. Fry the onion till it becomes light golden.


Once the onions are cooked, add the cashews to the pan. Cook for a few minutes until the cashews are lightly roasted.


Now, turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down for a bit. Once it cools, transfer it to a blender and blend it into a smooth paste. Add some milk to the blender to help with the blending.


In the same pan, add some more oil and heat it on medium heat. Add the chopped methi leaves and sauté for 2-3 minutes.


Add the green peas to the pan and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.


Next, add the coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt to taste. Mix well.


Add the onion-cashew paste to the pan and mix well. Add some water to the pan and mix well to make a thick gravy.


Cook the gravy on low flame for 5-6 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the gravy from sticking to the bottom of the pan.


Add the heavy cream to the pan and mix well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.


Once the curry is cooked, turn off the heat and let it cool down for a bit.


Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.


Tips:


If you don't have fresh methi leaves, you can use dried methi leaves instead. Soak them in water for 10-15 minutes before using them in the recipe.

To make the curry less creamy, you can substitute the heavy cream with yogurt or milk.

Adjust the spice level as per your liking.

Conclusion:

Methi Matar Malai is a delicious and creamy vegetarian dish that is perfect for a special occasion or as a main course for dinner. With a little bit of preparation, you can easily make this dish at home and impress your family and friends.

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