Friday, April 6, 2012

Methi, Mutter, Malai - Classic Indian Delight!

Methi, Mutter, Malai - A classic Indian vegetarian preparation. It's fragrant, it's delicious and it looks gorgeous. It's a ROYAL, Indulgent Curry for Kings! Go make it, Queens!
Gorgeous and Green - You're going to lick your fingers, literally!
Ingredients (4 servings):

  • Methi / Fenugreek Leaves, chopped - 3 Cups
  • Fresh Green Peas, shelled - 1 Cup.
  • Fresh Cream - 1 Cup.
  • Cashews - 1 Cup.
  • Green Chillies, chopped - 2.
  • Garlic, minced - 5-6 cloves.


Methi, Mutter, Malai - A classic, royal Indian delight!

Preparation:
  • Wash the Methi leaves thoroughly before chopping them, not after chopping them. You dont want the nutrients go get washed away. Once washed, pat dry gently and chop. 
  • Make a thick, coarse paste of Cashews and Cream. We want nice and small bits of Cashews - they really pack a punch!
  • Heat Ghee (sorry, but this is one recipe where oil doesn't work) and saute Garlic, Chillies and 1 Tea Spoon of Jeera (cumin seeds) till Garlic browns.
  • Add Green Peas and saute gently for 1 minute. Then add Methi leaves and keep sautéing gently till everything blends well. 
  • Add Salt to taste. Keep cooking for 4-5 minutes until Methi really mellows down.
  • Add the gorgeous cashew-cream paste and blend well. Cook for 1-2 minutes more.
  • Serve hot with Rotis and Enjoy!!
Tip: Enjoy this with hot phulka roti or naan. But personally, this goes BEST with Jowar rotis!