Indulge Your Palate with the Creamy Delight of Methi Matar Malai

Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey that combines the richness of cream, the earthiness of fenugreek leaves, and the sweetness of onions? Look no further than the delectable Methi Matar Malai, a North Indian dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of creating this luscious curry that perfectly balances flavors and textures.

Ingredients: For Curry

• ½ lt Water
• 3 large Onions
• 2 Green Chillies
• 2 Black Cardamom
• 1 tbsp chopped Ginger
• 1 tbsp chopped Garlic
• 12 Cashew Nuts
• 100 ml Water
• 3/4 cups Curd
• 1 tbsp Oil
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 tsp  Jeera
• 3 Cardamom
• 5-6 Peppercorns
• ½ tsp Turmeric
• 1 tsp Chilli Powder
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1 tsp Cumin
• ½ lt Water
• Salt to taste

For Peas:

• 1 tbsp Butter
• 1 cup Methi Leaves chopped
• 1 cup Green Peas
• Salt to taste
• ½ cup Cream

Instructions  for the recipe of Methi Matar Malai

1. Prepare the Curry Base

   • Boil water in a pan.
   • Add quartered onions, green chillies, black cardamom, chopped ginger, chopped garlic, and cashew nuts.
   • Once onions are soft, strain the masala from its water, preserving the infused sweetness.
   • Separate green chillies and black cardamom for later use.
   • Blend the mixture with curd to form a smooth puree.

2. Temper the Spices

   • Heat oil and butter in a pan.
   • Add  jeera, black cardamom, cinnamon, green chillies, and black peppercorns.
   • Stir fry in low flame and add turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder.
   • Pour in the blended paste and cook until the rawness of curd disappears.

3. Prepare the Peas

   • In a separate pan, add butter and  methi leaves.
   • Stir-fry and add green peas along with salt.
   • Mix the curry into the peas, cooking until it thickens.

4. Finish with Cream

   • Once the curry is thick and oil separates, add cream.
   • Stir gently and turn off the flame.

5. Garnish and Serve

   • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
   • Methi Matar Malai is ready to be enjoyed with your favorite Indian bread or rice.

Methi Matar Malai is a testament to the diverse and rich flavors of Indian cuisine. With the creaminess of the curry, the slight bitterness of fenugreek leaves, and the sweetness from onions, this dish is a culinary masterpiece. Give it a try in your kitchen, and treat yourself to a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the heart of North India.

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