Vatana Methi Malai Masala Recipe | Dry Peas Fenugreek Gravy Recipe
Dry peas and methi in a rich creamy Gravy
Servings 5
Calories 180kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Dry Peas
- 4 Cups Fresh Fenugreek Leaves
- 1 Cup Milk
- 2 No's Onions chopped
- ½ Cup Tomato Puree
- 3 tablespoon Fresh Cream
- 1.5 teaspoon Red Chilly Powder
- 1 teaspoon Jeera Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garam Masala
- 4 tablespoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1.5 teaspoon Salt
For Masala Paste
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Paste or 6 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Ginger Paste or ½ " inch ginger
- 2 tablespoon Cashew Paste
- ½ tablespoon Poppy Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Melon Seeds Optional
Instructions
- Soak green peas for 6-8 hrs in hot water.
- Thoroughly wash and clean methi leaves,Sprinkle salt over it and set aside for 15 minutes.
- Squeeze out excess water ,pat it with kitchen napkin and set aside.
- Whilst pressure cook ,soaked dry green peas for 2 whistles.
- Prepare fine masala by grinding all ingredients under the list masala paste by adding little water.
- Blanch tomatoes ,peel the skin and make tomato puree.
- Heat oil in a Kadai,add methi leaves and fry till water dries up. Place fried methi leaves on a tissue paper.
- In the same kadai ,add jeera seeds and chopped onions,fry till brown.
- Add Tomato puree and all spice powders and cook till oil starts releasing from corners.
- Add above prepared masala paste and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Now add cooked ,peas and fried methi ,mix well.
- Add 1 cup milk ,add sugar and salt ,continue to cook on sim till it starts to thicken.
- Add fresh cream, Mix well. Turn off the heat.
- Serve with Phulka, Roti,Naana or any indian flat breads.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal