Indian
Indian - Regional Mains
Methi Malai Matar
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 3 cups fenugreek (methi) leaves, chopped
- • 1 cup green peas
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1/2 cup cashew nuts
- • 2 onions, chopped
- • 2 green chilies
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1/2 cup cream
- • 1/2 tsp garam masala
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Blanch the methi leaves in boiling salted water for 2 minutes; drain and squeeze dry.
2
Phase 2
Blend the cashews, onions, and green chilies with a little water into a smooth paste.
3
Phase 3
Heat the ghee, crackle the cumin seeds, and fry the paste 5 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Add the peas, methi, 1/2 cup water, and salt; simmer 8 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Stir in the cream and garam masala; serve with naan or jeera rice.