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Methi Matar Malai Recipe

Methi Matar Malai is a classic Indian curry of green peas flavored with fenugreek leaves.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Methi Matar Malai Recipe
Servings: 2
Calories: 708kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 green chili chopped
  • 1/2 inch ginger chopped
  • 2-3 large garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 green cardamom pods
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons broken cashews
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds khus khus
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1.5 cups chopped methi fenugreek leaves
  • salt to taste
  • 3/4 cup green peas frozen
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • garam masala to sprinkle

Instructions

  • preheat a big wok (or kadai). oil, 1 tablespoon, is added. Add all of the entire spices to the heated oil and sauté for 30 seconds.
  • Ginger, garlic, and green chilies should be added. another 30 seconds of sautéing.
  • The onions should be transparent after 2 minutes of sautéing after adding them.
  • Add the poppy seeds and cashews. Cook for one more minute.
  • Turn off the heat and allow a brief period of cooling. Blend the contents until it forms a paste in a blender. Place aside.
  • Reheat the original wok (or kadai). Add the last of the oil.
  • Sauté the paste in the oil for 3–4 minutes after adding it.
  • Add the chopped methi leaves, stir, and cook for three minutes.
  • Cook the green peas for a further two to three minutes.
  • Stir well after adding the cream, water, salt, and garam masala. For 3–4 minutes, simmer it covered over a medium-low burner.
  • Enjoy over rice, roti, or naan and garnished with cilantro leaves.

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Nutrition

Calories: 708kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 1027mg | Fiber: 24g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1048IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 876mg | Iron: 9mg
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