Methi Matar Malai-

Methi Matar  Malai-

Methi matar malai is very delicious and flavourful recipe. It is basically Punjabi North Indian dish. We often used to make paneer recipe when ever it is something special occasion but I suggest u must try this recipe once and I am very much sure that will make  this recipe again and again..:)

It is very  rich creamy gravy dish which goes best with naan and rice. It is combination of cashew nut and heavy cream and onion paste including some spices with methi leaves and green peas. In fact  before some years ago it is not familiar recipe to every one while it is very  aromatic recipe . Sometime ppl think how could it be so tasty dish with methi leaves so why should not try this interesting recipe of methi . Lets start to play with  methi in our kitchen this season….:) 🙂

 

Preparation Time-15 min

cook time-20 min

Total time in making-35 min

Serves– 3 to 4 person

Cooking difficulty– Medium

Cuisine– North Indian

 

Ingredients–

1. Fresh methi leaves- 2 cups
2. Green peas- 1 and half cup
3. Fresh heavy cream/ Malai- 1 full bowl
4. Onion – 2 medium sized
5. Ginger- garlic paste – 2 tsp
6. Cashew nut- 1/2 cup
7. Black pepper- 1/2 tsp
8. Garam masala – 1 /2 tsp
9. Sugar as required
10. Green chilli
11. Salt as per taste

METHOD–

1. Rinse the methi leaves and chop them finely.
2. Now take the onion, cashew nut, green chilli in mixer jar and grind it well.
3. Take the pan and pour the ghee or oil and heat it.
4. Add black pepper and ground paste  in ghee and stir it continuously.
5. When it starts to leave ghee around the pan add some water.
6. Now add methi leaves ,boiled green peas and full cream .
7. Add salt and sugar, garam masala  and cook it for 10 min.
8. Now it is ready to serve.

NOTE- Always try to get fresh and tender methi leaves for this recipe which enhances its taste.