Malai Methi Matar
January 31, 2013

Peas and fenugreek (Mathi) cooked in cream and Indian spices.

Cuisine North Indian
Course Main Course
Serves 3
Method Stovetop
Difficulty Easy
Cook Time 50  minutes
  • Cuisine North Indian
  • Course Main Course
  • Serves 3
  • Method Stovetop
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Cook Time 50  minutes
Ingredients
fenugreek leaves(methi)
2   cup
green peas
1   cup
tomatoes
2  
onions
2  
garlic
5-6  
salt to taste
 
turmeric powder
1/2   teaspoon
coriander powder(dhania powder)
1/2   teaspoon
water
1 1/2   cup
fresh cream
1   cup
poppy seeds (khus khus)
1   tablespoon
green chilles
2-3  
oil
2   tablespoon
cashew nuts (kaju)
15 - 20  
Instructions

1. Clean, wash and chop methi leaves.

2. Grind onions, garlic, poppy seeds, cashew nuts and green chillies together to make a paste.

3. Grind Tomatoes separately to make tomato puree.

4. Heat oil in a deep pan, add cumin seeds, onion paste and stir for 2 minutes.

5. Add all powders to the pan mix and then add tomato puree and let it cook for 3-4 mins.

6. Add green peas and mix.

7. Add fenugreek leaves, salt and a cup of water.

8. Add cream and mix, cover with a lid and let it boil for 8-10 mins on a low flame. Mix well and serve hot with chapatis, paratha or puri.