Methi Matar Malai | How to make methi matar malai | Spicy Kitchen

Methi matar malai

Methi Matar malai is a highly nutritious and simple curry made with fenugreek leaves, green peas and cream. The combination of methi (fenugreek leave), matar (green peas) and malai (cream) is heavenly and it goes well with chapathi, naan, roti etc. The fresh leaves of the Methi plant have a slightly bitter under taste and can be cooked just like we cook spinach. Nutrition wise both fenugreek leaves and seeds have exceptional health benefits.

• It is a very good source of iron. That is why fenugreek, both its seeds and leaves are considered medicinal for curing anemia.
• Fenugreek has herb nutrition in it. If you crush the fresh leaves of Fenugreek or make a glass of juice out of them, it could be the perfect health drink to control the hormonal level of insulin in the blood.
• Fenugreek could give competition to Spinach as a rich source of vitamin K.
• Fenugreek is also a great source of protein and nicotinic acid. These nutrients lend benefits of fenugreek that are specific to hair. It foster hair growth and is good for the general health and shine of hair.

Health benefits of green peas

• This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Protein.
• Green peas are one of the most nutritious leguminous vegetables, rich in health benefiting phyto-nutrients, minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants.
• Fresh pea pods are excellent source of folic acid.
• Fresh green peas are very good in ascorbic acid (vitamin C),vitamin-A ,vitamin-K.

We can make this methi matar malai in many ways. Here I have first sauteed the spices and onion first and then grind it. You can also first grind the mix first and then sauté it. Hope you all will like this easy to make methi matar malai recipe. Please try it our and let me know how it turned out for you.

Ingredients

• 2 cup of Green peas
• 1 cup of Methi leaves
• 1 no of Onion
• 1/4 S of Ginger garlic paste
• 4 no of Green chilli
• 2 piece of Cinnammon
• 2 no of Colves
• 3 no of Cardamom
• 1/2 S of Garam masala
• 3 pinch of Turmeric powder
• 1/2 s Cumin seeds
• 4 T Sof Fresh cream
• 1/2 cup of Milk
• Salt as required

Method

Step 01

Clean and chop methi leaves.

Step 02

Cook peas with required salt.(till 1-2 whistle in pressure cooker).Keep aside.

Step 03

Heat butter in a pan.Add onion,ginger garlic paste,green chillies,cinnamon,cloves and cardamom.Fry till onion become golden brown.

Step 04

Allow to cool and grind to a fine thick paste.

Step 05

Again heat butter in a pan.

Step 06

Add cumin seeds.

Step 07

Add ground paste and fry for 2-3 minute till the raw smell goes off.

Step 08

Add turmeric powder and garam masala.Saute for 1 minute.

Step 09

Add chopped methi leaves and mix well.

Step 10

Add cooked peas.Mix well.Add milk and mix well.Cover the lid and allow to cook for 3-4 min in low flame.

Step 11

Finally Add fresh cream and mix well.Switch off flame after 2 min.

Step 12

Serve hot with chappathi or paratha etc.