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Methi Matar Malai Recipe

Ingredients

  • 120 g fresh methi leaves, chopped
  • 80 g green peas (matar)
  • 100 g low-fat paneer
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 green chilli, slit
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp oil
  • Salt to taste

Preparation

  1. Blanch methi briefly, squeeze excess water and chop.
  2. Blend 60 g paneer with a splash of water into smooth paste.
  3. Heat oil, temper cumin, sauté onion, ginger-garlic and chilli.
  4. Add peas, methi, salt; cook 4-5 min.
  5. Stir in paneer paste and remaining cubed paneer; simmer 3 min.
  6. Finish with garam masala and serve warm.