Methi Malai Mattar

Methi Malai Matter as the name suggest is Fenugreek and Green Peas in Rich Cream. This creamy mildly sweet and spicy dish is quick gravy to go with any breads/ roti or Rice. This recipe is ready in less than 20 mins and the taste does not even make it feel so quick meal.

I have used cashews as the base, but over the years I have tried it replacing with almond flour and even instead of milk using coconut milk to make it vegan. It still taste delicious. 

If you are out of fresh fenugreek (Methi leaves ) dried Kasturi Methi also works. Do try out this No onion no garlic version of the dish and let me know if you like it.

Ingredients:

The list is pretty much what visible in the pic below

About 1 medium bunch of Fenugreek/ Methi

1 Cup Green Peas

8-10 cashew

2-3 Green chili ( per spice level)

1-2 Cloves

1/4 cup Whipping cream or fresh cream

1-2 Cups of water

1 tbsp oil

Procedure:

Take a wok , add little oil , once heated , saute chopped Fenugreek for few secs, just about tender and add the green peas. And let it cook for about 5 min.

In the mean time , grind the cashews, green chili and cloves to a fine paste.Add water as required. Now add them to the wok and let it cook for 5-6 min. 

Add another cup of water to it .Due to cashew the gravy starts thickening. 

Add About little less than 1/2 cup milk or You may add Heavy whipping cream after some time. 

If you add milk, it needs to boil and thicken. But if you choose to add cream , it doesn't need much of cooking. 

Off the flame , add Salt per taste and a tsp of sugar (optional)

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PS: All recipes are without Onion and Garlic

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