Methi Matar Malai

Methi Matar Malai recipe

Methi Matar Malai is a delicious and healthy North Indian dish made with fresh fenugreek leaves, green peas, and cream. It's a flavorful and creamy dish that is perfect for dinner parties and special occasions. In this recipe, I'll show you how to make this dish step by step .

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh fenugreek leaves (methi), washed and chopped
• 1 cup green peas
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 cup fresh cream
• 1 tablespoon oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• Wash the fenugreek leaves thoroughly and chop them finely. Keep them aside.
• Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.
• Add chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.
• Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chili. Sauté for a minute.
• Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, and red chili powder. Mix well
• Add green peas and chopped fenugreek leaves to the pan. Mix everything together and cook for 5-7 minutes on low flame.
• Add salt to taste and mix well.
• Add fresh cream to the pan and mix everything together. Cook for another 2-3 minutes on low flame.
• Once the dish is cooked, turn off the flame and let it cool for a few minutes.
• Serve hot with roti, naan, or steamed rice.

Tips:

• You can use frozen green peas if fresh ones are not available.
• Always use fresh fenugreek leaves for best results.
• Adjust the amount of cream according to your preference.
• You can add a pinch of sugar to balance the flavors if needed.

Conclusion:

Methi Matar Malai is a simple and delicious dish that can be made in a jiffy. It's a perfect way to include healthy greens like fenugreek in your diet. Try making this dish at home and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills. Happy cooking!