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Methi Mutter Malai, Microwave Recipe
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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The gravy that hosts the green peas has the vibrant colour and dynamic flavour of methi leaves, made rich and luscious by the addition of cream.
A paste of cashew, poppy seeds and popular taste-enhancers ginger and onions, gives the gravy its intense taste and also contributes to the mouth-feel.
Enjoy this delicious Methi Mutter Malai with any Indian bread or rice dish of your choice. You may also like to try other convenient microwave recipes like the Mutter Pulao and Paneer Kalimirch .
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Preparation Time
20 Mins
Cooking Time
7 Mins
Total Time
27 Mins
Makes
2 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 1/2 cups chopped fenugreek leaves (methi)
2 tbsp oil
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup green peas
1/2 cup milk
3 tbsp fresh cream
a pinch of sugar
salt to taste
To Be Blended Into A Smooth Paste
1/2 cup roughly chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp roughly chopped green chillies
1 tsp roughly chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 tbsp cashew nuts (kaju)
2 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
Method
- Combine the fenugreek leaves, little salt in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside for 10 minutes.
- Squeeze out all the water and keep aside.
- Combine 1 tablespoon of oil in a microwave safe bowl, add the cumin seeds and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
- Add the fenugreek leaves, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Keep aside.
- Combine the green peas with 2 tablespoons of water in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Keep aside (do not drain the water).
- Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and the prepared paste in a microwave safe bowl, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Add the milk, fresh cream, sugar, cooked fenugreek, green peas and a little salt, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Serve hot.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 294 cal |
| Protein | 6.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.4 g |
| Fiber | 4.2 g |
| Fat | 23.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 6.4 mg |
| Sodium | 30.6 mg |
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Foodie #497248
March 13, 2025, midnight
how to prepare without onion and garlic
Payal Parikh 86
March 13, 2025, midnight
I could not believe when I saw this recipe that it can be made in a microwave and that also so easily and quickly. Really great in taste with some hot butter naan.
