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Methi Matar Malai Recipe
September 29, 2026 · Vaishnavi
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
- Blanch methi briefly, squeeze excess water and chop.
- Blend 60 g paneer with a splash of water into smooth paste.
- Heat oil, temper cumin, sauté onion, ginger-garlic and chilli.
- Add peas, methi, salt; cook 4-5 min.
- Stir in paneer paste and remaining cubed paneer; simmer 3 min.
- Finish with garam masala and serve warm.