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Methi Matar Malai – Creamy Curry Recipe – Vegetarian Fenugreek & Green Pea Curry

Prep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins

Methi Matar Malai - Creamy Curry Recipe

Cashew Paste:
 Onion - 1 medium
 Cashews - 1/2 cup
 Garlic - 8-10 cloves
 Green Chili - 1-2 qty.
 Cinnamon Stick - 1/2 inch
 Cardamom Pods - 2 qty
 Cloves - 2 qty
 Black Peppercorns - 4 qty
Methi Matar Malai:
 Ghee/Oil - 1 Tbsp
 Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
 Fresh Methi Leaves - 2 cups (chopped)
 Green Peas - 1/3 cup
 Milk - 1 cup
 Fresh Cream - 1/3 cup
 Salt - to taste
 Sugar - 1 tsp
 Butter - 1 Tbsp
How To Make Cashew Paste for Methi Matar Malai:
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1) In a small pot, boil a full pot of water.

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2) Add 1 medium onion, 1/2 cup cashews, 8-10 cloves garlic, 1-2 green green chilis, 1/2 inch piece of cinnamon stick, 2 cardamom pods, 2 cloves, and 4 black peppercorns to the boiling water.

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3) Let these simmer for 10-12 minutes until everything is soft.

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4) Once softened, strain everything from the water and set aside to cool.

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5) Now add everything to a blender and blend into a smooth paste.

How To Make Methi Matar Malai:
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1) In a large pan, add 1 Tbsp ghee/oil.

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2) Once hot, add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and let them pop.

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3) Next, add 2 cups of fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves and 1/3 cup peas. Cook everything for 5 minutes until wilted and tender.

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4) Add the cashew paste, mix and cook for 2 minutes.

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5) Next, add 1 cup milk and 1/3 cup fresh cream. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, or longer if you like a thicker consistency.

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6) Add salt to taste. Add 1 tsp sugar and mix everything well.

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7) Finally, add 1 Tbsp of butter on top before serving.

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8) Enjoy with Roti or your favorite bread!