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Methi Matar Malai - Amazing & Easy Recipe

  • Ready in40 min
  • Prep15 min
  • Cook25 min
  • CuisineIndian · North Indian
  • Serves4 People
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Spicy level3/5
  • Calories~450 kcal
Methi Matar Malai - Amazing & Easy Recipe

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cupMethi (Fenugreek Leaves)
  • 1 cupMatar (Green Peas)
  • 1 medium, slicedOnion
  • 1/2 cupCurd (Dahi)
  • 1 inch piece, choppedGinger
  • 1/4 cupCashews (Kaju)
  • 2 tbspButter
  • 2 tbspOil
  • 1 podCardamom
  • 1 tspCumin Seeds
  • 2, slitGreen Chili
  • to tasteSalt

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Sauté Onion, Ginger, and Curd

    Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt. Add the sliced onion and chopped ginger. Sauté until the onions turn translucent, about 1-2 minutes. Add the curd and mix well. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens and the onions are soft.

  2. 2.Boil Cashews

    In a separate small pan, bring water to a boil. Add the cashews and boil for 2-3 minutes until softened. Drain the water and set the cashews aside.

  3. 3.Fry Methi and Matar

    Remove the cooked onion, ginger, and curd mixture from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add the fresh methi leaves and green peas. Fry for 2-3 minutes until the methi leaves wilt and the peas are slightly tender.

  4. 4.Prepare the Gravy Base

    Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt. Add 1 cardamom pod and 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, and let them splutter. Now, add the previously cooked onion, ginger, and curd mixture (which has been blended into a smooth paste). Cook this paste for 2-4 minutes, stirring continuously, until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.

  5. 5.Combine and Finish

    Add the boiled cashews (blended into a smooth paste) to the gravy. Add the slit green chilies and salt to taste. Mix well. Finally, add the fried methi and matar to the gravy. Stir everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes until all ingredients are well combined and heated through. Serve hot.

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Methi Matar Malai - Amazing & Easy Recipe

Ready in

40 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Spicy Level

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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. 1

    Sauté Onion, Ginger, and Curd

    Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt. Add the sliced onion and chopped ginger. until the onions turn translucent, about . Add the curd and mix well. Continue to cook for until the mixture thickens and the onions are soft.

  2. 2

    Boil Cashews

    In a separate small pan, bring water to a boil. Add the cashews and boil for until softened. Drain the water and set the cashews aside.

  3. 3

    Fry Methi and Matar

    Remove the cooked onion, ginger, and curd mixture from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add the fresh methi leaves and green peas. Fry for until the methi leaves wilt and the peas are slightly tender.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Gravy Base

    Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt. Add 1 cardamom pod and 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, and let them splutter. Now, add the previously cooked onion, ginger, and curd mixture (which has been blended into a smooth paste). Cook this paste for , stirring continuously, until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.

  5. 5

    Combine and Finish

    Add the boiled cashews (blended into a smooth paste) to the gravy. Add the slit green chilies and salt to taste. Mix well. Finally, add the fried methi and matar to the gravy. Stir everything together and cook for another until all ingredients are well combined and heated through. Serve hot.

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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Yogurt?

    • Sour cream (1:1)
    • Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Yogurt?

    • Sour cream (1:1)
    • Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy and nuts.
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