Easy And Delicious Methi Matar Malai For Lunch: Without Any Dairy

By Tanisha Salwan

Sept 26, 2023

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Ingredients

400 gm methi leaves 200 gm peas 2 tbsp cashew 2 tbsp oil 1 sliced onion 3to 4 green chilies 2 garlic pods 1 tsp salt 1 ginger 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 cinnamon 2 cardamom 1 tsp sugar

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Step 1

First, soak almonds for at least 20 mins in water. Peel off their skin and make a smooth paste. Keep it aside.

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Step 2

Now, wash and cut methi leaves. And also peel fresh peas. Heat a pan and add oil.

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Step 3

Add cumin seeds, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and cinnamon. Add onions and sauté everything well.

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Step 4

Blend the mixture and mix with almond paste. Take the pan and add more oil. Add methi leaves and green chilies. Cook for 3-4 mins.

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Step 5

Add salt, a little sugar, and cashew paste. Keep aside 1/4 portion of the onion-almond paste for later.

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Step 6

Add 1/2 cup of hot water and let it simmer for 6-7 mins. Now, add peas and garam masala.

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Step 7

Add the remaining almond paste and cook again for 4 to 5 minutes. Let the gravy thicken a bit. Serve hot.

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