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Methi Matar Malai Recipe | Methi Peas Curry Recipe

Methi Matar Malai with step by step pictures. Delicious creamy methi peas curry which is made with green peas, methi, cream. This taste delicious with roti or pulao.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Peas - 2 cups I used fresh, you can use frozen
  • Oil - 1 tblspn
  • Cumin Seeds / Jeerakam - 1 tsp
  • Onion - 1 medium chopped finely
  • Green Chilli - 1 chopped finely
  • Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tsp
  • Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
  • Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
  • Cashews - 10
  • Milk - 1.5 cup
  • Cream - ¼ cup
  • Dried Kasuri Methi Leaves - 3 tblspn
  • If using fresh methi leaves, add 2 cups
  • Salt to taste
  • Sugar - 1 tsp

Instructions

  • Soak cashews in ½ cup of milk for 15 mins. Grind them to a smooth paste. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add in cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Now add in onions, chillies and saute till golden.
  • Now add in ginger garlic paste and saute for a min.
  • Add in chilli and garam masala powder and mix well.
  • Now add in peas and water and season with salt. Cook till peas are done.
  • Now add in cashew paste and cook till it oil separates.
  • Now add in milk and mix well. Season with sugar and simmer this whole thing for a good 5 mins or so.
  • Now add in kasuri methi leaves and cream and simmer for a min or so.
  • Serve.
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