{"id":8867,"date":"2019-02-21T05:25:14","date_gmt":"2019-02-21T05:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chefreetuudaykugaji.com\/blog\/?p=8867"},"modified":"2020-09-23T13:05:22","modified_gmt":"2020-09-23T07:35:22","slug":"methi-matar-malai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chefreetuudaykugaji.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/21\/methi-matar-malai\/","title":{"rendered":"Methi Matar Malai"},"content":{"rendered":"

The pleasing bitterness of fresh fenugreek leaves paired wonderfully\u00a0with the sweet fresh green peas and the mild sweet ,aromatic and creamy gravy loaded with fresh cream and cashew nuts makes this North Indian vegetarian dish a complete hit…. especially in freezing winters.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Preparation Time:<\/strong> 10 minutes<\/p>\n

Cooking Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes<\/p>\n

Serves-<\/strong> 4<\/p>\n

Ingredients and Quantity:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fenugreek leaves clean, washed and chopped- 1 \u00bd cups<\/p>\n

Dried Fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi), broiled and crushed-02 tsp.<\/p>\n

Green peas, boiled- \u00bd \u00a0cup<\/p>\n

Fresh cream- 3\/4th<\/sup> cup<\/p>\n

Garam masala powder- \u00bd tsp.<\/p>\n

Sugar- \u00bd tsp. (Optional)<\/p>\n

Refined Oil- 02 tbsp.<\/p>\n

Salt \u2013to taste<\/p>\n

For the smooth paste:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Onion, roughly chopped- 02 large<\/p>\n

Cumin seeds- \u00bd tsp.<\/p>\n

Ginger \u2013 1 inch piece<\/p>\n

Garlic , cloves- 4 nos.<\/p>\n

Green chillies, roughly chopped- 02 nos.<\/p>\n

Cashew nuts- 1\/4th<\/sup> cup<\/p>\n

For the Garnish:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dried Fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi), dry roasted and crushed-01 tsp.<\/p>\n

Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a non-stick pan add \u00bd tbsp. of oil, add the chopped fenugreek leaves, saut\u00e9 for 02 minutes add a little salt. Set aside.<\/p>\n

Prepare a very smooth paste in a blender of all the ingredients mentioned from onion to cashew nuts.<\/p>\n

In a heavy- bottomed non-stick pan add oil, let it heat on a medium flame add the paste. Cook for 05 minutes till the raw aroma disappears.<\/p>\n

Add the saut\u00e9ed fenugreek leaves. Cook for a minute. Add the Kasoori methi.<\/p>\n

Add \u00bd cup warm water, mix well and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring it occasionally.<\/p>\n

Add the boiled green peas, fresh cream, salt, and sugar and garam masala powder.<\/p>\n

Cook on simmer in order to prevent the cream from curdling.<\/p>\n

Serve hot garnished with kasoori methi.<\/p>\n

Chef Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. You may saut\u00e9 the onion, ginger and garlic without discoloring it ensuring that the raw aroma disappears. Cool it down completely and grind to a smooth paste with cumin seeds, green chillies and cashew nuts<\/li>\n
  2. You may add a little milk to adjust the consistency of the prepared Methi Matar Malai<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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