Methi Matar Malai

Name: Methi Matar Malai
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 cup fresh Methi; 1 cup fresh Matar; 9-10 Cashews; 1 medium + 1 small Onion; 3 green chilli,; 1 Bay Leaf; 1 " Ginger,; 3 Cardamom; 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds; 1" Cinnamon stick; 3 Cloves; 1/2 tsp Sugar; 3 tbsp Ghee; 3 tbsp fresh Malai / Cream; 1 tsp Coriander powder; 1/2 tsp garam masala powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 cup - 1.5 cup Milk; Salt as required

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Ingredients

3 cupfresh Methi
1 cupfresh Matar
9-10Cashews
1medium + 1 small Onion
3green chilli,
1Bay Leaf
1 " Ginger,
3 Cardamom
1/2 tspCumin seeds
1" Cinnamon stick
3 Cloves
1/2 tspSugar
3 tbspGhee
3 tbspfresh Malai / Cream
1 tspCoriander powder
1/2 tspgaram masala powder
1/2 tspTurmeric powder
1 cup - 1.5 cup Milk
Salt as required

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Steps

1

Assemble ingredients
2

Finely chop Methi leaves. In pan add 1 tbsp ghee, fry / sauté chopped Methi by adding little salt and fry till water evaporates, it takes around 10 minutes.
3

In pan add 1 tbsp ghee, add chopped onion + green chilli and sauté till pinkish or translucent, then add ginger + cashews and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and simmer / cook for 4 - 5 minutes and let it cool.
4

Now grind it to a smooth paste by adding slight water.
In pan add 1 tbsp ghee / oil, add all whole spices, let them crackle and then add the smooth paste + 4 tbsp water. Add coriander powder + salt and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5

Sauté till water evaporates and masala turns fragrant.
Now add boiled green peas + sautéd Methi, mix well. Add milk + turmeric powder and cook for 3-4 minutes under cover.
6

Add garam masala + cream and mix well, also check for salt. Add sugar and Cook for 2-3 minutes, if gravy seems too thick then warm water can be added.
7

Methi Matar Malai is ready to serve.
8

Serve with Paratha or any Flat bread.