Matar Methi Malai Recipe

Here's a recipe for Matar Methi Malai, a popular Indian dish made with green peas, fenugreek leaves, and a creamy sauce:

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
1 cup fresh fenugreek leaves (methi), finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, pureed
2 green chilies, finely chopped
1-inch piece of ginger, grated
4-5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 cup fresh cream
2 tablespoons oil or ghee (clarified butter)
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions:

Heat oil or ghee in a pan on medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
Add grated ginger and minced garlic. Sauté for a minute until the raw smell goes away.
Add the pureed tomatoes and cook for a few minutes until the oil separates from the masala.
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
Add the chopped fenugreek leaves (methi) and green peas. Stir everything together.
Cover the pan and cook for about 8-10 minutes until the peas are tender.
Reduce the heat to low and add fresh cream to the pan. Mix well and simmer for a few minutes.
Sprinkle garam masala and give it a final stir.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.
Enjoy your Matar Methi Malai!