Thursday, May 13, 2010

Malai Methi Mutter

This is probably the most exotic way of using methi/ fenugreek leaves. The bold flavor of the methi leaves, sweetness from the green peas and the creamy richness of the sauce makes this a truly delightful dish. This is our all time favorite dish and it goes really well with naan or tandoori roti.


Ingredients -
2 cups finely chopped onions
2 cups finely chopped methi/ fenugreek leaves
1 cup frozen green peas
3-4 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
3 tsp ginger- garlic paste
3 tsp green chilli paste/ to taste
1/2 cup yogurt
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
salt to taste

Method -
1. Heat the oil in a kadhai and add the mustard seeds.
2. When the mustard seeds splutter, add the ginger- garlic paste and fry for sometime.
3. Add green chilli paste and turmeric powder.
4. Add the chopped onions and cook them for sometime until they turn translucent. Add fenugreek leaves and peas and mix well.
5. Then add salt and garam masala powder and mix well.
5. Add the yogurt and cook the gravy for 2-3 minutes by covering the kadhai.
6. Now add the milk, mix well and cook for some more time.
7. Mix in the heavy cream and turn off the stove.

Note - If fresh peas are used, cook them separately before adding to the gravy.



The green from the methi leaves and peas makes this a perfect candidate for Preeti Kashyap's Green Gourmet event. I am also sending this to Susan's 'My Legume Love Affair (MLLA)' event.

6 comments:

Preeti Kashyap said...

Thanks for visiting! This is indeed a lovely recipe and one of my fav! I have read in a book that it was concocted by nur Jahan. Nevetheless, it looks awesome! Thannks for participating and visiting my space. You have a lovely foody collection yourself! Do let me knw how the boorani turns out!

Rachana said...

Thanks Preeti!
I am glad I could participate

Veggie Hut said...

Oh..thats awesome.. Bookmarked..

Susan said...

The aroma in your kitchen must be absolutely fabulous when this is cooking, Rachana.

Thanks so much for sharing it with MLLA 23!

Unknown said...

Lovely blog Rachana, I came here through Green Gourmet roundup :) Following you !!!

I have also bookmarked this recipe and one more from your blog :)

Mom said...

do we grind the methi leaves or do we chop them