Methi Malai Matar

Methi Malai Matar

(A creamy sweet-spicy North Indian gravy of fenugreek leaves & green peas)
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PrepTime : Serves : Cook Time
5 Min 2 10 Min


Ingredients :

1 cup fresh cream
1 cup frozen peas
2 tbsp ghee
1 tbsp butter
2 cups methi (fenugreek) leaves
salt to taste
1/4 tsp pepper pwd
1/4 tsp turmeric pwd
1/2 tsp cumin pwd
1/2 tsp cardamon pwd
1/4 tsp cinnamon pwd
a pinch of asafoetida
1 chopped green chili
1 tsp sugar
1 chopped onion
3 garlic cloves - chopped
1/2 cup coriander leaves - chopped


Cooking Instructions:

Heat ghee & fry onions well. Then add the garlic, chillies & powder spices and fry well. Grind methi with 1/2 cup water to a coarse paste. Add the methi & peas to the kadai/sauce pan, followed by the salt & sugar. Cover & simmer till peas are cooked. Beat the cream & add to the mixture, 2 tbsp at a time, stirring well. Add butter and 1 cup water (or as per your required gravy thickness) - stir gently & simmer open for 4-5 minutes. Garnish with coriander & serve with hot rice or rotis.