Malai Methi Mutter
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup makhana (foxnut)
- 2 1/2 cups chopped methi leaves
- 1/2 cup peas
- 3 tsp oil/ghee
- 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger
- 2 medium-sized chopped onions
- 1 medium to big chopped tomato
- 8-10 cashew pieces
- Salt and red chilli powder to taste
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder (roasted coriander pounded or ground)
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp cream (optional)
Instructions:
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Roast the makhana and set it aside.
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Remove the methi leaves from the stem, wash them thoroughly, and chop them into small pieces.
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Boil the chopped methi leaves in a pan with a little water until the water starts bubbling. Then, remove the pan from the stove and strain the methi leaves in a strainer. Discard the water.
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Blanch or boil the peas, strain them, and set them aside. Discard the water.
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In a kadhai, add oil or ghee and stir fry chopped garlic and ginger for a few minutes until the raw smell goes.
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Add chopped onions and stir fry until soft. Then, add chopped tomato and cashews.
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Stir fry until the tomato becomes soft and the water from the tomato dries up. Remove from stove and let it cool down.
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When the onion-tomato masala has cooled down, put it in a grinder and grind to a smooth paste. Keep aside.
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In the same kadhai, add ghee or oil and warm it a little. Add the ground paste and saute for 3-4 minutes.
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Add salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
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Rinse the grinder with 1/4 cup water, add it to the masala, and saute until the water dries up.
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Add 1 tsp cream (optional), cooked peas, and mix well.
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Next, add milk, cooked methi leaves, and roasted makhana. Mix well and cook for a few minutes on low flame.
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Serve hot with roti, paratha, or any flatbread of your choice.
Calories and Macros: The approximate calories and macros for 1 cup (250 ml) of Makhana Methi Mattar are:
- Calories: 206 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
