METHI MATAR MALAI RECIPE

Methi Matar Malai is a famous Punjabi recipe. It is usually served with hot naan. Learn how to make/prepare Matar Methi Malai by following this easy recipe.

Methi Matar Malai Recipe Difficulty Easy Rating 9.2 / 10 ( 38 votes) Recipe Type Veg. Ingredients: • 1/2 Cup cream or malai • 1 Bunch methi leaves, chopped • 1 Cup boiled green peas • Salt to taste • 3 tbsp Ghee or butter • 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds • 1 Pinch asafoetida Powder together: • 1 Cardamom • 1/2 Inch stick cinnamon • 2-3 Cloves Grind to paste: • 1 Onion • 1 tbsp Khus khus (poppy seeds) • 1 tsp Sugar • 1-1/2 tbsp Cashewnuts • 1 tbsp Curds • 2-3 Green chillies • 1/2 Inch piece ginger How to make Methi Matar Malai: • Take salted hot water. • Immerse methi in this water for 5 minutes. • Wash properly under running water. • Remove excess water with the help of a colander. • Take a bowl and beat malai until it becomes smooth. • Heat ghee in a kadai. • Add cumin seeds and asafoetida. • Mix the paste properly and fry for 2-3 minutes. • Add powdered spice and salt to taste. • Now add peas, methi leaves, malai and all other ingredients. • Boil it until gravy thickens. • Sprinkle a dash of flour to make gravy thick. Mix it well. • Small amount of milk can be used, in case gravy is too thick. • Malai Methi Matar is ready to serve.