Methi matar malai recipe for four
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This vegetarian curry serves four with flatbread or rice. It is gently spiced and does not use tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Fresh fenugreek leaves
2 bunches
Frozen peas
2 cups
Raw cashews
3/4 cup
Heavy cream
3/4 cup
Yellow onion
1
Fresh ginger
1 inch piece
Garlic cloves
4
Green cardamom pods
3
Cinnamon stick
1 small
Ground cumin
1 teaspoon
Ground coriander
1 teaspoon
Garam masala
1/2 teaspoon
Ghee
2 tablespoons
Naan breads
4 large
Salt
to taste
How to make it
- Soak cashews in hot water for 15 minutes, then blend smooth with a little water. 2. Wash and chop fenugreek leaves, discarding thick stems. 3. Cook cardamom, cinnamon, onion, ginger, and garlic in ghee until soft. 4. Add cumin, coriander, peas, fenugreek, and salt; cook until the leaves wilt. 5. Stir in cashew paste and cream, then simmer gently until thick. 6. Finish with garam masala and serve with warm naan.
Who this list is for
This methi matar malai recipe checklist is for cooks preparing a mild, creamy North Indian curry for four people. It’s ideal if you want a vegetarian main dish to serve with naan or rice, and you’re comfortable sourcing fresh fenugreek leaves and spices. Use this list if you want to avoid missing any ingredients or steps for this tomato-free version.
How to use this list
Go through your pantry for basics like salt and ground spices. Check your freezer for peas and naan. For the curry, you’ll need fresh fenugreek leaves, frozen peas, raw cashews, heavy cream, yellow onion, fresh ginger, garlic, green cardamom pods, a cinnamon stick, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, and ghee. Cross off what you already own. Buy fenugreek leaves as close to cooking day as possible for freshness.
What to skip
Don’t use dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) as a substitute for fresh; the flavor is different and won’t yield the same result. Avoid canned peas, which turn mushy. Don’t swap out raw cashews for roasted or salted ones, or the sauce will taste off. Skip tomato products—this dish is meant to be creamy and pale, not red.
What is on this list
You’ll need fresh fenugreek leaves, frozen peas, raw cashews, heavy cream, yellow onion, fresh ginger, garlic cloves, green cardamom pods, a cinnamon stick, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, ghee, naan breads, and salt. Cross off items you already have, like ground cumin or ghee, to avoid repeat purchases.
Before you cook
Wash and chop fenugreek leaves just before cooking to prevent wilting. Soak cashews ahead to blend them smoothly. Thaw peas and naan if frozen. Have all spices measured out before you start. After cooking, store leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently to keep the cream sauce from splitting.
FAQ
Who is "Methi matar malai recipe for four" for?
This methi matar malai recipe checklist is for cooks preparing a mild, creamy North Indian curry for four people. It’s ideal if you want a vegetarian main dish to serve with naan or rice, and you’re comfortable sourcing fresh fenugreek leaves and spices. Use this list if you want to avoid missing any ingredients or steps for this tomato-free version.
How should I use "Methi matar malai recipe for four"?
Go through your pantry for basics like salt and ground spices. Check your freezer for peas and naan. For the curry, you’ll need fresh fenugreek leaves, frozen peas, raw cashews, heavy cream, yellow onion, fresh ginger, garlic, green cardamom pods, a cinnamon stick, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, and ghee. Cross off what you already own. Buy f…
What should I skip or avoid with "Methi matar malai recipe for four"?
Don’t use dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) as a substitute for fresh; the flavor is different and won’t yield the same result. Avoid canned peas, which turn mushy. Don’t swap out raw cashews for roasted or salted ones, or the sauce will taste off. Skip tomato products—this dish is meant to be creamy and pale, not red.
What is on the "Methi matar malai recipe for four" list?
You’ll need fresh fenugreek leaves, frozen peas, raw cashews, heavy cream, yellow onion, fresh ginger, garlic cloves, green cardamom pods, a cinnamon stick, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, ghee, naan breads, and salt. Cross off items you already have, like ground cumin or ghee, to avoid repeat purchases.
What should I know about before you cook?
Wash and chop fenugreek leaves just before cooking to prevent wilting. Soak cashews ahead to blend them smoothly. Thaw peas and naan if frozen. Have all spices measured out before you start. After cooking, store leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently to keep the cream sauce from splitting.
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