Methi Matar Malai

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A popular specialty, Methi-Matar Malai cooked in fresh cream with aromatic Indian spices.

Ingredients:

2 cups chopped fresh fenugreek leaves/methi

3/4 cup green peas, boiled

1/4 cup milk

2 tbsp ghee + 1 tbsp oil

1 cinnamon stick

4-5 tbsp fresh cream

1 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp dry mango powder

1/2 tsp  red chilli powder

Salt to taste

Ingredients for the paste:

1 large onion, chopped

1/3 cup cashewnuts, soak in water for 15 min

1 tsp cumin seeds

3-4 cloves garlic, chopped

1 inch ginger, chopped

1-2 green chilies, chopped

Method:

• Add all the ingredients to make the paste in a blender, add some little water while grinding.
• Heat ghee + oil in a pan, add cinnamon stick and the ground paste and fry till fat separates.
• Add fenugreek leaves, mix well and add some water, simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add the boiled peas; simmer for 5-6 minutes on a low flame.
• Add the red chilli powder, garam masala, dry mango powder and salt and mix well.
• Reduce flame, add milk and cook on simmer for another 5-6 min till the gravy thickens, and stir continuously.
• Finish with cream and Serve hot with naan or parathas.