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Methi Malai Matar (Fenugreek And Peas Curry With Cream)
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Methi Malai Mutter

A mildy spiced, creamy , north indian dish made from fenugreeek leaves and green peas and Indian spices.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian, Punjabi
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 496kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a pan boil chopped onions, cashewnuts and garlic. Just add the water till the onions are just covered. Boil it till the onion, cashewnuts and garlic softens and water is dried.
    Methi Malai Matar (Fenugreek And Peas Curry With Cream)
  • Remove in a plate to get cool.
    Methi Malai Matar (Fenugreek And Peas Curry With Cream)
  • Grind into a smooth paste and keep aside. The colour is dark as I have used red onions.
    Methi Malai Matar (Fenugreek And Peas Curry With Cream)
  • In a pan heat oil. Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamon stick.
  • Now add the ground onion paste. Saute it for 5 minutes.
  • Add the coriander cumin seed powder and Kitchen King masala to it.Mix well.
    Methi Malai Matar (Fenugreek And Peas Curry With Cream)
  • Now add milk powder and mix well. See that lumps are not formed. Stir well. ( If you do not want to add milk powder directly then just make a paste of it by adding little water and add to the sauted onion paste)
    Methi Malai Matar (Fenugreek And Peas Curry With Cream)
  • Mix them well and saute it for 5 minutes
    Methi Malai Matar (Fenugreek And Peas Curry With Cream)
  • Now add the blanched fenugreek leaves and cooked peas.
  • Mix well and add ginger garlic and chilli paste and garam masala. Mix it well and saute for two minutes.
  • Now add the cut paneer cubes to it. (adding paneer to the dish is optional).
    Methi Malai Matar (Fenugreek And Peas Curry With Cream)
  • Add few strands of saffron (keep aside some for garnishing). Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the butter to it.
    Methi Malai Matar (Fenugreek And Peas Curry With Cream)
  • Mix well and cook for 2 minutes
    Methi Malai Matar (Fenugreek And Peas Curry With Cream)
  • Serve hot. Garnish with 2-3 saffron strands.
  • Serve with parat paratha or roti, naan, or rice
    Methi Malai Matar (Fenugreek And Peas Curry With Cream)

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 16.5mg | Calcium: 350mg | Iron: 23.4mg