Methi Matar Malai is a rich and delicious North Indian curry made with fenugreek leaves, green peas and cream. Smooth and creamy this recipe is a surefire winner with kids and adults alike.
5.25 inch ⅓ cup chopped onions or medium-sized onion▢¼ cup cashews – whole cashews▢ teaspoon cumin seeds▢ teaspoon chopped garlic or to medium-sized garlic cloves▢ teaspoon chopped ginger or ginger▢ teaspoon chopped green chilies or serrano peppers or to green chilies tablespoons oil or ghee▢ cup chopped fenugreek leaves (methi leaves)▢½ cup water or the stock/water of boiled green peas – add as required▢½ cup green peas – boiled or steamed▢½ cup light cream or low-fat cream
As required check notes below for whipping or heavy cream▢½ teaspoon sugar or add ▢salt
Directions: Methi Matar Malai Recipe
STEP 1.In a grinder jar or blender, add cumin seeds, chopped onions, cashews, garlic, ginger and green chilies.
STEP 2.Blend or grind to a smooth paste withput adding any water.
STEP 3.If you are not able to blend, then you can add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water.
STEP 4.For cooking the green peas, you can either boil them in a pan with 1.5 cups water for 7 to 8 minutes until tender or steam them in an Instant pot for 3 to 5 minutes adding about 1 to 1.25 cups water in the steel insert.
Nutrition value
31
calories per serving
< 1 g Fat2 g Protein4 g Carbs3 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
< 1g
Protein
2g
Carbs
4g
Fiber
3g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
4g
Protein
2g
Fiber
3g
Fats
Fat
< 1g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
16mg
Iron
< 1mg
Vitamin A
22mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
< 1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
17mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
54mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
24mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
42mg
Selenium
0mcg
Zinc
< 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment