Directions
Dhaba Style Methi Malai Matar
Prep time – 20 mins
Cooking time – 30 mins
Serves – 3
Ingredients
Oil (तेल) – 3 tbsp
Cinnamon Stick (दालचीनी) – 1 no
Cardamom (छोटी इलाइची) – 3-4 nos
Cloves (लौंग) – 3-4 nos
Black Pepper (काली मिर्च) – 5-6 nos
Cumin (जीरा) – 1 tsp
Ginger, sliced (अदरक) – ½ inch piece
Garlic Cloves (लहसुन) – 10-12 nos
Green Chilli (हरी मिर्च) – 2 nos
Onion, large (प्याज) – 3 nos
Tomato, large (टमाटर) – 4-5 nos
Salt (नमक) – 1 tsp
Turmeric (हल्दी) – ½ tsp
Chilli Powder (मिर्ची पाउडर) – 2 tsp
Coriander powder (धनिया पाउडर) – 1 tbsp
Cashew nuts (काजू) – 12-15 nos
Butter (मक्खन) – 2 tbsp
Water (पानी) – 2 cups
For Sautéing
Methi leaves, fresh (मेथी) – 200-250gm
Butter (मक्खन) – 1 tbsp
Garlic, chopped (लहसुन) – 2 tsp
Ginger, chopped (अदरक) – 2 tsp
Green Chilli, slit (हरी मिर्च) – 2 nos
Salt (नमक) – To Taste
Green Peas (हरा मटर) – 1 cup
Chili Powder (मिर्च पाउडर) – ½ tsp
Coriander Powder (धनिया पाउडर) 1 tsp
Garam Masala (गरम मसाला) – ½ tsp
Water (पानी) – 1½ cup
Cream (मलाई) 3-4 tbsp
Steps
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Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan. Add cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves, black pepper, cumin, sliced ginger, and garlic cloves. Sauté until the spices release their aroma. Add green chilies, and onions, and cook until the onions turn golden brown. Add tomatoes, salt, turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and cashew nuts, and cook until they are soft and the oil starts to separate. Pour some water and let it cook for another 10 minutes. Blend the mixture into a smooth paste using a blender. |
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In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp butter. Add chopped garlic, chopped ginger, and slit green chilies. Sauté until the raw smell disappears. Add fresh methi leaves and sauté until they wilt. Add green peas, salt, chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and water. Cook until the peas are tender. Strain and pour in the prepared gravy and mix well. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. Pour in some water. |
