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Methi ,Matar ,Malai ,Paneer recipe.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For cashew onion paste
  • 1 Tbsp Oil/Ghee
  • 1 Medium Chopped Onion
  • ⅓ Cup Cashew Nuts
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger chopped
  • 3 Medium Green Chilies
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
For making the Curry
  • 2 Tbsp Oil/Ghee
  • ½ Inch Cinnamon Stick
  • 2 Cloves
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 BlacK Cardamom
  • 5 Peppercorns
  • 1 Cup Paneer ,chopped, and shallow fried.
  • 1 Cup Chopped fresh fenugreek leaves /methi leaves.
  • ½ Cup Fresh /Frozen Peas
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Cream /Heavy cream.
  • 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
  • ¼ Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • ½ Tsp Garam masala powder
  • 1 Cup Hot water
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 Tsp Sugar
  • Fresh Cilantro for garnish.

Method
 

  1. Take a pan or wok .Add oil and heat it.
  2. Add onion,ginger ,garlic ,green chilies and cashews. Saute for two minutes on medium flame.
  3. Switch off the gas and make a smooth puree /paste once it's cooled down.
  4. Take the same pan and add oil. Once it is hot add all the whole spices. Let them crackle.
  5. Add chopped methi leaves and saute for 2 minutes. Add green peas at this time and cook for one minute.
  6. Add all the dry spices and onion cashew paste to the pan.
  7. Cook for 2 minute or till the mixture starts to leave the surface of the pan.
  8. Add water,salt and sugar .Let it come to a boil then add paneer and cream to the pan.
  9. Lightly mix everything and cook covered till it reaches the thickness of your liking.
  10. Add garam masala powder and mix.
  11. Garnish with some fried cashew ,paneer and fresh cilantro.
  12. Enjoy!!!
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