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Methi Matar Malai

Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 1 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup 237mlBoiled green peas
1/2 cup 118mlCream or malai
1   Methi leaves chopped
3 tablespoons 45mlGhee or butter
  Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlCuminseeds
1   Asafoetida
  Powder Together
1   Cardamom
2   -- (2 to 3)
1   Sti cinnamon
  Grind To A Paste
1   Onion
1 tablespoon 15mlKhuskhus - (poppy seeds)
1 1/2 tablespoons 22mlCashewnuts
1 tablespoon 15mlCurds
1 teaspoon 5mlSugar
2   Green chillies - (2 to 3)
1/2   Ginger

Recipe Instructions

Immerse methi in salted hot water for 5 minutes.

Drain and wash well in colander under running water.

Press out well to remove as much water as possible.

Keep aside. Beat malai till smooth. Keep aside.

Heat ghee, add cumin seeds and asafoetida.

Add paste and stirfry for 2-3 minutes.

Add powdered spices.

Stir, and add peas, methi leaves and malai.

Add all other ingredients.

Boil for 2-3 minutes or till gravy thickens.

If gravy feels too watery sprinkle a dash of flour and stir.

If too thick, add a few tablespoon of milk.

Serve piping hot with parathas, rotis, etc.

Making time: 30 minutes

Makes: 3 servings

Source:
welcometoindia.com

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