Monday, July 9, 2012

methi matar malai (simple)


Supply of fresh methi(fenugreek) leaves during winter forces one to cook something different. Today I have made this winter combination that is methi amd mattar(peas).I am sharing this recipe in this blog.It is an easy and quick recipe and everybody loves it .There are so many versions for this recipe.This is the simple and less calorie version.I will post the calorie rich also.
Ingredients required
1 cup finely chopped fresh methi leaves.
1 cup fresh green peas (shelled)
1/2 cup yogurt
1/4 cup cream (fresh malai can be used instead)
 paste of 8  cashew soaked and grounded in mortar pastel




 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon of turmeric and red chilli powder each
1 teaspoon of dhania powder
  salt to taste
a pinch of hing
finely chopped green cilantro
2 tabspoon oil or ghee

Micowave the peas for 2 minutes if you are using fresh lot frozen ones do not need microwave.



Mix yogurt and dry spices .
In a pan heat ghee and add hing and add methileaves and then add yogurt mixed with  stirr well.Add peas stir and.Let it cook for2  minutes and add cashew and ginger paste stir.Now add 1/4 cup of water and let it cook for 2 more minutes.switch of the flame and add fresh cream or malai and garnish with chopped cilantro.
It is ready to serve with hot roti or paratha.




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