July 11, 2015

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Methi Mutter Malai(Green Peas in creamy sauce)

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Ingredients:
Green Peas                 -          1 cup
Cashew(soaked in milk) -     5 no. 
Onion chopped          -          1no.
Ginger garlic paste    -          2 tsp.
Cumin seeds              -         ½ tsp.
Green chilli,chopped finely - 2 no. 
Garam masala powder    -     1 tsp.
Chilli powder                 -      1 tsp.
Turmeric powder            -     ¼ tsp.
Milk                                -     1 cup
Malai / Cream                 -      2 tbsp.
Kasoori methi (dried)     -          3 tbsp.
Oil                                  -      1 tbsp.
Salt as required

Method:

  1. Soak cashews in milk(just enough to cover the cashew,2 tbsp.(approx.)) for 15mins then grind the cashews to a smooth paste and keep aside.
  2. Boil peas until soft and keep aside. Heat oil and saute the onions, cumin seeds, ginger garlic paste, green chillies until the onions become light brown in colour.
  3. Now add the cashew paste and fry it for a minute or two. Add all the above mentioned spice powders & the required salt and mix well, combine the milk and give a stir.
  4. Now add the cream & allow it to boil for few mins,(say 2 or 3mins),the gravy will start thickening. Add the boiled green peas. and when it just starts boiling add the kasuri methi.
  5. Add little water(if required) and simmer for 2 or 3 mins. Remove from flame and serve hot with rotis or naans.



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