Methi Matar Malai
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Methi Matar Malai is a sophisticated and creamy North Indian curry that features fresh fenugreek leaves and green peas. This dish is celebrated for its unique combination of mildly bitter fenugreek leaves balanced by the sweetness of peas and rich cream. The gravy is traditionally white or pale yellow, made from a luxurious paste of cashews and onions. It has a silky smooth texture and a complex aroma from green cardamom and cinnamon. It is a winter specialty that is best enjoyed with garlic naan or tandoori roti.
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
Tips & Secrets
- Applying salt to raw methi and squeezing it is the best technique to reduce its natural bitterness significantly.
- Always use fresh cream (malai) for this dish to achieve the traditional rich and velvety texture.
- Avoid using red chili powder or turmeric if you want to keep the gravy white, as originally intended for this recipe.
- A tiny pinch of sugar can help balance any remaining bitterness from the fenugreek and enhance the creaminess.
Nutritional Information(Per 250g)
290 kcal
8g
22g
16g
Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.