Description
An elegant curry simmering leaves of the slightly bitter herb 'Methi (fenugreek)' and green peas in a rich sauce of heavy cream (Malai) and cashews.
Restaurants serving Methi Matar Malai
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Methi leaves(Fenugreek)
- Green peas
- Heavy cream
- Cashew nuts
- Onion
- Milk
- Cardamom
Instructions
- Chop fresh Methi leaves (or Kasuri Methi), rub with salt to ease bitterness, then parboil briefly.
- Heat oil in a pot, fry onions, green chilies, garlic-ginger; add cashew paste and milk to make a white smooth sauce base.
- Add parboiled Methi leaves, green peas, and massive heavy cream; simmer on low while flavoring with spices (cardamom, garam masala) to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Methi's unique sweet bitter aroma and cardamom
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Spinach (as a sub when Methi is unavailable)
Pairing
Tandoori Roti、Jeera Rice
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Methi' is an herb with sweet aroma and bitterness. 'Malai' is heavy cream. A masterpiece vegetarian curry representing the essence of North Indian cuisine, harmonizing conflicting bitterness and sweetness with nut richness.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Pour sweet creamy sauce generously over Basmati rice, eating smoothly using Methi's slight bitterness as an accent!
Allergen
Dairy, Tree nuts