Methi Malai Matar

 

Methi Malai Matar is an Indian dish , commonly served at restaurants. It is a healthy as well as tasty dish since methi is a leafy vegetable. Have a look at its recipe.

Ingredients (3-4 Servings) :

• Big Methi - 2-3 Bunches
• Green Peas - 250 g
• Coriander Leaves - 1 Cup
• Onions - 3-4
• Tomatoes - 1 
• Green Chillies - 2-3
• Ginger Paste - 1 Tsp
• Garlic - 8-10 Cloves
• Kashmiri Chilli Powder - 1 1/2 Tsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp
• Sugar - 1 Tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil - 4-5 Tbsp
• Fresh Cream (Malai) - 2-3 Tbsp / Milk - 1/2 Cup

Method :

• Heat oil in a Kadhai , add finely chopped garlic and finely chopped green chillies to it.
• Now , add finely chopped onions to it and fry them till they turn soft and pink.
• Add finely chopped tomatoes to it.
• Now, add sugar, salt and ginger paste to it and fry it for 2-3 minutes.
• Add Kashmiri Chilli Powder and Turmeric Powder to it and fry it for another minute.
• Add Finely chopped Methi leaves coriander leaves and green peas , mix it thoroughly , cover it with a lid and let it cook till done.
• Add fresh cream/milk 5 minutes before turning off the stove, stirring it continuously.