Shahi Methi Matar

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups boiled fresh green peas

1 1/2 cups finely chopped Fenugreek/ Methi leaves

1 tbsp oil

1 tsp cumin seeds/ jeera

1 black cardamom/badi elaichi

Salt to taste

Pinch of sugar

3/4 cup milk

1/2 tsp garam masala powder

1 tsp Kasuri methi

2 tbsp fresh cream

Chopped coriander leaves

For the masala paste:

1 tbsp oil

6 cashew nuts

1 small onion chopped

2 chopped green chillies

2 medium-size tomatoes

1/2 tsp turmeric/Haldi powder

1 tsp coriander/Dhaniya powder

1/2 tsp dry mango/Amchur powder

1/2 tsp cumin/jeera powder

1/4 tsp red chilli powder

Procedure

• To make masala paste, heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add chopped onions, green chillies and cashew nuts. Once the onion turns light brown add the tomatoes and cook till it turns mushy.

• Add all the spice powders one by one, saute for one minute, turn off the flame and let it cool.

• Once it is cooled grind it into a smooth paste and keep aside.

• Put chopped methi in the pan and saute it for 3-4 minutes, till it is wilted.

• Heat remaining one tbsp oil in the same pan, add jeera and badi elaichi, saute for a second.

• Now add the ground masala paste and cook well for 5 minutes

• Tip in the boiled green peas and roasted methi leaves give a nice mix.

• Add salt to taste and a pinch of sugar.

• Add the milk, Kasuri methi and mix well. now add the fresh cream and garam masala powder, stir well and cook for 2 minutes.

• Turn off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

• Serve with roti,naan,poori or kulcha.