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Friday, February 17, 2012

Methi Malai Muttar


Preparation Time:  15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

Fenugreek (Methi) - 1 bunch (Chopped)
Fresh Cream (Malai)- 1/2 Cup
Fresh Green peas(Muttar) - 1 Cup (boiled)
Onion - 1 large
Green Chillies - 3-4
Ginger - 1/2 inch piece
Cashew Nuts - 2 tbsp
Garam Masala - 2 tsp
Ghee - 3 tbsp
Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Asafoetida - 1 pinch



Preparation 

  • Immerse the chopped methi in salted hot water for 5 minutes and then wash thoroughly under running water. Strain the excess water and keep the methi aside
  • Take the malai in a bowl and beat it until it becomes smooth
  • Blend the onions, green chillies, cashew nuts and ginger in to a smooth paste
  • Heat ghee in a kadai add mustard and cumin seeds wait until they pop and add a pinch of asafoetida
  • Add the onion blend to the kadai and saute for 2 mins , add garam masala and salt and mix well
  • Now add peas, methi leaves, malai to the kadai and mix well 
  • Cover the kadai and cook on low flame until the gravy thickens.
  • Garnish with Chopped cashew nuts
  • Serve hot with Roti or Rice

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