North Indian • PunjabiMain Course Gravy

Methi Matar Malai

Methi Matar Malai is a rich North Indian curry. A delicious mix of slightly bitter methi (fenugreek) leaves, the mild sweetness of matar (green peas) and the decadence of malai (cream). This is not a meal for the faint-hearted.

27 mins
4 servings
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27 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 piece Green Chilli (stem removed)
  • 5 cloves Garlic (peeled)
  • 1 piece Onion (halved)
  • 3 g Ginger (peeled)
  • 2 tbsp Refined Oil (none)
  • 1 tsp Jeera (none)
  • 50 g Processed Methi (trimmed)
  • 70 g Water (wash)
  • 120 g Frozen Peas (none)
  • 100 ml Cream (none)
  • 0.25 tsp Sugar (none)
  • 0.5 tsp Salt (none)
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala (none)
  • 1 tbsp Kasoori Methi (dried)
  • 2 tsp Kasoori Methi (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Prepare the aromatics

Add green chilli, garlic, onion, and ginger to The Upliance jar. The device will automatically chop these ingredients for 10 seconds.

2

Sauté with Methi

Add oil and jeera. The device will sauté the base on high heat for 7 minutes. Add fresh methi leaves and cook on high heat for another 3 minutes with automatic stirring.

3

Simmer the curry

Add water, frozen peas, cream, sugar, salt, garam masala, and kasoori methi. The Upliance will simmer the gravy on low heat for 14 minutes until thick and creamy.

4

The dish is ready

The Methi Matar Malai is cooked. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining kasoori methi.

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Nutritional Information

387
Calories
13g
Carbs
3g
Protein
36g
Fat

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