Methi Matar Malai

Methi Matar Malai


Prep Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Serves: 2-3


Ingredients
1 Cup packed Fresh Methi/fenugreek leaves(not the stems)
1 Cup fresh or frozen green peas
1/2 Cup  milk
salt and turmeric powder – to taste
2 tbsp heavy cream
oil – tbsp
Masala paste
1 small onion
1 inch ginger
1-2 green chilies,
2 cloves
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 tsp cumin powder
1/3 cup milk or water
Grind all the masala ingredients into smooth paste.



Method

• Heat oil in a skillet. Add and saute the masala paste for 7-8 minutes on medium heat until the raw smell of onion is gone and the paste is turned somewhat pink in color.
• Now add methi leaves and peas. Season with salt and turmeric. Saute for 5 minutes more. Now add the milk or heavy cream. Adjust the consistency. Cover partially with lid and cook about 10-12 minutes on slow-medium heat. 
• When sauce is thick and peas are tender remove from the fire.
• Serve with roti or chapatti.