methi matar malai recipe, how to make methi matar malai recipe

Introduction:
A delightful combination of Methi and Green Peas. This dish has nice rich creamy texture and is very aromatic with the use of fresh methi leaves. Very easy to prepare and make for guests who gives sudden visit!Preparation time : 20 mts
Cooking time : 20 mts
Serves : 2 people

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups Methi finely chopped
2. 1 1/2 cup Green Peas
3. 1 Onion finely chopped
4. 4 tsp Tomato Sauce
5. 3 tsp Oil
6. 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
7. 3 Green Chillies
8. 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
9. 1 tsp Coriander powder
10. 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
11. 1 tsp Cumin powder
12. Heavy Whipping cream 1 cup
13. 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
14. 1 tsp Sugar

Method

1. Remove leaves from methi, discard stems, wash methi leaves 2 to 3 times in cold water and chop finely.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, onions and cook till onions become translucent.
3. Add green chillies, turmeric powder, mix, ginger garlic paste, mix and cook for 1 mt.
4. Add coriander powder, cumin powder and cook for 2 mts.
5. Add tomato sauce, red chilli powder and again cook for 2 mts.
6. Add methi leaves, sprinkle some salt, mix, cover and cook for 5 mts.
7. Add Green Peas, mix, cover and cook for another 2 mts.
8. Add cream, mix, add garam masala, salt and sugar.
9. Serve hot with roti, paratha or naan!

Tips:

1. Substitute fresh methi by using frozen methi leaves.
2. To remove bitterness from methi boil methi in hot water for 5 mts and squeeze out water