METHI MUTTER MALAI | PEAS FENUGREEK LEAVES CURRY

Methi Mutter Malai is a simple subzi made with Peas ( Matar ) and methi cooked in a creamy rich sauce . This recipe pairs well with Naan and roti recipes . So now off to today's post Methi Mutter Malai recipe with step wise photos .

METHI MUTTER MALAI | PEAS FENUGREEK LEAVES CURRY

Methi Mutter Malai - Ingredients 

Preparation Time : 10 minutes  | Cooking Time : 30 minutes
Recipe Cuisine: North Indian  | Serves : 4

• Peas - 1 cup , ( Use Fresh or Frozen )
• Methi Or Fenugreek leaves - 1/2 bunch leaves, ( Leaves removed from stem and chopped )
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Garam Masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Butter - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh cream - 1/4 cup ,  ( Click here for the recipe )
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste

To Roast and Grind :

• Green Chilli - 2 numbers , slit
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tablespoon   ( Click here for the recipe )
• Onion - 1 number , Diced
• Tomato - 1 number , slit 
• Cashew - 5 -6 pieces 
• oil - 1 teaspoon

 

METHI MUTTER MALAI | PEAS FENUGREEK LEAVES CURRY

Method :

• Heat a wok or a heavy bottom pan . Add oil . Add in the onions and cook till they become soft . Add the ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell goes away . Add the tomatoes, green chilli and cook till the tomatoes become mushy . Allow them to cool down .

• Transfer the contents to a blender . Add the cashew nuts .

• Blend them in to a puree . set aside .

• Melt Butter in a wok . Add the cumin seeds and allow them to crackle .

• Add the peas and stir fry them for few seconds .

• Add the methi leaves and mix .

• Add the turmeric powder , Garam Masala Powder , salt and mix them well .

• Transfer the ground contents from Blender to the contents and mix them well .

• Bring the contents to a boil . 

• Finally add some fresh cream to the gravy .

• Once the fresh cream is added switch off the flame .Methi Mutter Malai is done !

• Enjoy the Methi Mutter Malai Gravy with some naan  and other Roti and parathas , Rice .

Check out some of the similar Recipes in the blog below 

• Kadai Chicken Recipe 
• Kadai Paneer Recipe 
• Butter Chicken 
• Butter Paneer

 Check out the other side dishes for roti by clicking here .

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