How to make Methi Matar Malai - Fenugreek leaves and green peas cooked with mild spices in a rich creamy gravy.
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Main Ingredients : Fenugreek Leaves, Green Peas (हरे मटर)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
Methi matar malai as the name suggests is fenugreek leaves and green peas cooked in a rich creamy gravy flavoured with mild Indian spices. The sweetness from the cream help to balance out the bitterness from the methi leaves and the matar adds plenty of texture along with great taste. It’s quite a common dish at Indian weddings and parties because its light and creamy – perfect to balance out the other fiery dishes on the menu.
For more recipes related to Methi Matar Malai checkout Methi Tomato Paneer, Methi Chole, Sukhi Metho Wadiyaan, Methi Kela Sev . You can also find more Main Course Vegetarian recipes like Stir Fry Tofu With Vegetables, Amras Ke Aloo, Aloo Gobhi Adraki, Samose ki Subzi.
Methi Matar Malai Recipe Card
Prep Time : 16-20 minutes
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Methi Matar Malai Recipe
Fenugreek Leaves 2 medium bunches
Green Peas 3/4 cup
Onion 1 large
Ginger 1/2 inch piece
Garlic 5-6 cloves
Oil 4 tablespoons
Red chilli paste 1 teaspoon
Dry mango powder (amchur) 1/2 teaspoon
Cinnamon powder 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Fresh cream 1/2 cup
Method
Step 1
Clean, wash and chop methi leaves.
Step 2
Wash and drain green peas.
Step 3
Peel, wash and chop onions.
Step 4
Peel, wash and grind ginger and garlic to a fine paste.
Step 5
Add ginger and garlic paste and continue to sauté for a minute more.
Step 6
Blanch the methi leaves in the boiling water and refresh with the cold running water. Heat oil in a pan.
Step 7
Add chopped onions and cook till they are translucent.
Step 8
Add the methi leaves and sauté.
Step 10
Add red chilli powder and green peas.
Step 11
Cook for three to four minutes.
Step 12
Add amchur, cinnamon powder and salt. Mix well.
Step 13
Cook for two to three minutes.
Step 14
Finish with cream and serve.
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