Methi Matar Malai (Peas Methi Cream Gravy)

Ingredients:

Peas – 1 cup
Kasoori methi – 3 tbsp (or) Fresh methi leaves-1/2 cup
Onion chopped-1
Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
Jeera-1/2 tsp
Green chile – 1 chopped finely
Milk -1 cup
Cashew – 5 soaked in milk
Malai / Cream – 2 tbsp
Garam masala-1/2 tsp
Chilli powder-1 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Oil-1 tbsp
Salt – as required

Instructions:

Boil peas until soft and keep aside. I used fresh peas. Grind the cashews to a smooth paste, keep aside.

Heat oil, add jeera allow it to temper. Add onions, ginger garlic paste, green chillies and fry for a minute. Fry till the onions turn golden brown. Add required salt.

Now add the cashew paste and fry it for 2mins. Add the spice powders and mix well. Add the milk and cream at this stage.

Allow it to boil for 3mins until the gravy starts thickening.

Add cooked peas and bring the mixture to a boil. Now add kasuri methi.Add little water to desired consistency and simmer for 5mins. Switch off and Serve hot with rotis.

From sharmispassions.com