Jab baat aati hai North Indian gravies ki, ek dish hamare dil me permanently ghar banaye baithi hai — methi matar malai. Creamy, rich, slightly sweet, thodi si bitter methi ki hint ke saath — ye sabka favourite comfort-style restaurant curry hoti hai.
Agar aap ghar me ek aisi curry banana chahte ho jo dekhti bhi royal lage aur taste me bhi ekdum shaandar ho, toh methi matar malai perfect choice hai. Yeh dish special dinners, weekend meals, festivals aur guests ke samne table pe serve karne ke liye ekdum best lagti hai.
Chalo aaj ekdum easy, ghar-jaisi aur creamy version banate hain jo restaurant se bhi badhiya lagegi.
💛 About Methi Matar Malai
Methi Matar Malai Punjabi aur North Indian cuisine ki ek iconic dish hai. Methi ki halka kadwa-pan, matar ki sweetness aur malai ki richness — ye trio ek perfect balanced curry create karta hai.
Is dish ka sabse best part?
Heavy masale nahi
Creamy gravy
Light sweetness
Simple cooking
Pehle restaurants me hi milti thi, but ab har ghar me banti hai kyunki iski ingredients simple aur easy available hoti hain.
Methi matar malai un dishes me se hai jo beginners bhi bohot easily bana lete hain, aur result hamesha 10/10 aata hai.
🥗 Ingredients (4 servings)
🌿 Main Ingredients
Fresh methi (fenugreek leaves) – 1 cup
Green peas (matar) – 1 cup
Malai (fresh cream) – ½ cup
Milk – ½ cup
Onion – 1 (roughly chopped)
Garlic – 4 cloves
Ginger – 1 inch
Green chilli – 1
Cashews – 10
Ghee/oil – 2 tbsp
Jeera – ½ tsp
Salt – as per taste
Sugar – ½ tsp (optional but enhances flavour)
Optional
Kasuri methi – pinch
Garam masala – ¼ tsp
Is dish ka sabse best part?
Heavy masale nahi
Creamy gravy
Light sweetness
Simple cooking
Pehle restaurants me hi milti thi, but ab har ghar me banti hai kyunki iski ingredients simple aur easy available hoti hain.
Methi matar malai un dishes me se hai jo beginners bhi bohot easily bana lete hain, aur result hamesha 10/10 aata hai.
🔧 Tools Required
Blender/mixer grinder
Kadhai / pan
Wooden spatula
Knife & board
Bowl
Measuring cups
Recommended Best Heavy Bottom Kadhai for Creamy Gravies
⏱ Timing
| Step | Time |
|---|---|
| Preparation | 10 minutes |
| Cooking | 20–25 minutes |
| Total | 30–35 minutes |
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Recipe
⭐ Step 1 — Methi Prep
Methi ko achhe se clean karke wash karo.
Halka sa squeeze karlo.
Agar methi zyada kadwi lagti hai toh 10 min namak wale paani me soak karo.
⭐ Step 2 — Blanching Matar
Matar ko 5 min boil/parboil karlo.
Yeh step unko soft & sweet banata hai.
⭐ Step 3 — Creamy Gravy Base
Kadhai me 1 tsp oil garam karo.
Onion + garlic + ginger + green chilli + cashews fry karo.
Golden nahi karna, sirf soft.
Thoda thanda hone par blend karke smooth paste bana lo.
⭐ Step 4 — Tempering
Kadhai me ghee garam karo.
Jeera add karo.
Ab methi add karo aur 2–3 min sauté karo.
(Ye bitterness reduce karta hai)
⭐ Step 5 — Gravy Banaye
Onion-cashew paste daalo
5 min bhuno
Milk + malai add karo
Salt + sugar add karo
Consistency adjust karo
⭐ Step 6 — Final Touch
Green peas add karo
5–7 min cook karo
Agar chaho toh kasuri methi sprinkle karo
Ghee ka halka drizzle flavour enhance karta hai
Aapki creamy, restaurant-style methi matar malai ready!
🍽 Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
Butter naan
Tandoori roti
Laccha paratha
Jeera rice
Ye dish literally kissi bhi meal ko royal bana deti hai.
💪 Nutritional Value (per serving approx)
Calories: 250–300
Carbs: moderate
Fats: high (due to malai)
Fiber: good (methi + peas)
Protein: mild
A healthy balanced meal when paired with roti/rice.
🌟 Pro Tips
✔ Methi overcooked na karein — bitterness badhti hai
✔ Cashew paste = creamier gravy
✔ Sugar ka pinch bitterness balance karta hai
✔ Flame low-medium rakhein
✔ Fresh peas se taste best aata hai
📝 Notes
Frozen matar bhi use ho sakte hain
Vegans almond milk + vegan cream use kar sakte hain
Aap gravy meal prep karke freeze bhi kar sakte ho
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❓ FAQs
Q. Bitter methi ka taste kaise reduce karein?
Namak wale paani me 10 min soak karlo. Perfect solution.
Q. Kya malai ki jagah milk cream use kar sakte hain?
Haan, both work well.
Q. Cashew replace kar sakte hain?
Almonds or watermelon seeds chalega.
Q. Frozen peas use karein?
Bilkul.
Q. Kya methi matar malai kids friendly hai?
Haan, bohot creamy & mild hoti hai.
🏁 Conclusion
Methi matar malai ek rich, creamy aur super comforting North Indian gravy hai jo ghar me banana surprisingliy easy hai. Methi ki earthy flavour, matar ki natural sweetness aur malai ki richness — ye dish ko complete royalty ka feel deti hai.
Agar aap next family dinner me koi special dish banana chahte ho, toh methi matar malai zaroor try karo. Guaranteed sab tareef karenge!