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Green Peas Methi Leaves Curry

Punjabi Methi Mutter Malai in white gravy is a yummy and creamy vegetarian recipe, perfect to have with Naan or Rotis. Learn how to make this easy and deliciously Creamy Fenugreek Leaves Peas Curry.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Punjabi
Servings: 4
Calories: 319kcal
Author: Shil

Ingredients

  • Fenugreek/methi leaves – 2 cups
  • Green peas -3/4 cup, boiled
  • Onion – ½ cup
  • Ginger-garlic paste -1 tsp
  • Milk – 1 cup
  • Oil - ½ tbsp
  • Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
  • Fresh cream – ½ tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Sugar – ½ tsp
  • Water – 1-2 tbsp
  • For grinding:
  • Onion - 1 large
  • Cashew nuts – 1 tbsp
  • Poppy seeds optional – 2 tsp
  • Cinnamon -1 inch piece
  • Cloves-4
  • Cardamom – 2
  • Green chilli - 1

Instructions

  • Wash and pick fenugreek leaves.
  • Soak cashew nuts and poppy seeds in warm water for 10-15 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
  • Quarter and boil the onion listed under grinding till its colour changes. Remove and grind to a fine paste along with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, green chilli, cashew nuts and poppy seeds.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and once they start to crackle add finely chopped onions and fry for 1-2 minutes till they become pink.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for a couple of minutes till the raw smell disappears.
  • Add fenugreek leaves and sauté for 2- 3 minutes.
  • Tip in the ground paste, mix well and cook till the raw smell disappears.
  • Add the green peas, milk, salt, sugar and about 1-2 tbsp of water and simmer on a medium flame till a saucy consistency is reached.
  • Add fresh cream, combine well and remove.