मेथी मटर मलाई बनाने की विधि (Methi matar malai recipe)

Here's a recipe for Methi Matar Malai, a creamy and flavorful Indian dish:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh fenugreek leaves (methi), finely chopped
• 1 cup fresh or frozen peas¹
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp garlic, grated
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 1 cup heavy cream²
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp butter
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed

Instructions:

1. Sauté the spices: Heat butter in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Then add chopped onion, ginger, and garlic. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
2. Add the spices: Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala. Sauté for a few seconds until the spices are fragrant.
3. Add the vegetables: Add the chopped fenugreek leaves and peas to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the leaves are slightly wilted.
4. Make the gravy: Add milk and heavy cream to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the gravy thickens.
5. Season and serve: Add salt to taste and adjust the consistency of the gravy with water if needed. Serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, you can soak cashews in water for 30 minutes and grind them into a paste with the ginger and garlic. Add this paste to the onions while sautéing.
• If you don't have fresh fenugreek leaves, you can use dried fenugreek leaves, but soak them in warm water for 10-15 minutes before adding them to the dish.
• You can adjust the spice level to your liking by adding more or less red chili powder.

Enjoy this delicious and comforting dish!