Methi Malai Matar is a delicious, low-spicy curry that is very quick to prepare. It pairs well with bread, poori, or naan.
Recipe
Serving: 4
Cooking Time: 30-40 Mins
Complexity: Simple
Taste: Mild Spicy
Ingredients
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Kasoori methi | 1/2 cup |
| Green peas | 2 cups |
| Fresh cream | 1/2 cup |
| Finely chopped onion | 1/2 cup |
| Tomato puree | 1 cup |
| Green chilies | 2 pieces |
| Ginger-garlic paste | 1 teaspoon |
| Coriander powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Amchur powder | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Turmeric powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Red chili powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Garam masala powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Whole red chili | 2 pieces |
| Cumin seeds | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Green cardamom | 2 pieces |
| Bay leaf | 2 pieces |
| Cloves | 4 pieces |
| Black pepper | 4 pieces |
| Salt | 1 tablespoon |
| Vegetable oil | 4 tablespoons |
Preparation
Soak green peas in hot water for 5 minutes.
Soak Kasoori methi in hot water for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, drain out the water. Make a fine paste of green chilies and ginger-garlic paste by mixing them and setting aside.
- Step 1
Add oil to a hot pan and wait until the oil gets hot. Add cumin seeds and other whole spices, and sauté for a little while. Then, add the ginger-garlic paste and chopped onion. Sauté till the onion turns golden brown.
- Step 2
Add turmeric powder, amchur powder, coriander powder, and salt. Sauté and mix with the onion. Add tomato puree. Mix well and sauté until the water evaporates and the oil separates.
- Step 3
Add kasoori methi and green peas into the mixture and sauté for 1 min. Add 1/2 cup water and mix well. Cover the pan for 3-4 minutes, and let the mixture cook on low to medium heat.
- Step 4
Add cream to the mixture and mix well. Let the mixture cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Step 5
Add garam masala and mix it into the material from step 4, then cook for 1 minute. Turn off the heat, and your Methi Malai Matar Curry is ready to serve.
Serving
Serve hot Methi Malai Matar Curry along with roti, naan, poori, or rice.
