Indian Methi Matar Malai Recipe Video

A delightful combination of Methi and Green Peas. This dish has nice rich creamy texture and is very aromatic with the use of fresh methi leaves. Very easy to prepare and make for guests who gives sudden visit!

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
Servings4Cuisine
CourseTaste
FeelMethod
DishVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Methi/Null2 Cup (32 tbs), finely chopped (Null)
 Green peas/Null1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) (Null)
 Onion/Null1 , finely chopped (Null)
 Tomato sauce/Null4 Teaspoon (Null)
 Oil/Null3 Teaspoon (Null)
 Cumin seeds/Null1 Teaspoon (Null)
 Green chilies/Null3 (Null)
 Garlic – ginger paste/Null1 Teaspoon (Null)
 Coriander powder/Null1 Teaspoon (Null)
 Red chilli powder/Null1 Teaspoon (Null)
 Cumin powder/Null1 Teaspoon (Null)
 Heavy whipping cream/Null1 Cup (16 tbs) (Null)
 Garam masala/Null1⁄2 Teaspoon (Null)
 Sugar/Null1 Teaspoon (Null)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 612 Calories from Fat 287

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 33 g50.6%

Saturated Fat 15.7 g78.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 82.2 mg27.4%

Sodium 169.7 mg7.1%

Total Carbohydrates 69 g23.1%

Dietary Fiber 26.3 g105.3%

Sugars 6.8 g

Protein 26 g51.4%

Vitamin A 37.3% Vitamin C 78.8%

Calcium 25.5% Iron 178.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Remove leaves from methi, discard stems, wash methi leaves 2 to 3 times in cold water and chop finely.
Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, onions and cook till onions become translucent.
Add green chillies, turmeric powder, mix, ginger garlic paste, mix and cook for 1 mt.
Add coriander powder, cumin powder and cook for 2 mts.
Add tomato sauce, red chilli powder and again cook for 2 mts.
Add methi leaves, sprinkle some salt, mix, cover and cook for 5 mts.
Add Green Peas, mix, cover and cook for another 2 mts.
Add cream, mix, add garam masala, salt and sugar.
Serve hot with roti, paratha or naan!
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