|September 26, 2022

INDIAN STYLE CREAMY PEAS & FENUGREEK RECIPE

A great tasting and healthy creamy pea with fenugreek recipe consist of popular ingredients for a perfect dinner. It has the goodness of fenugreek (methi) combined with peas and malai (cream). All love the creamy peas with methi recipes.

This lip-smacking dish is easy to make at home and as tasty as served in restaurants. It is similar to the methi chicken recipe. This fantastic combination of these ingredients can be an eye-catching dish at parties or occasions.

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This malai peas fenugreek recipe can be prepared in less than 30 minutes without many ingredients involved in it. This recipe is perfect for children because, despite fenugreek, it is not bitter like other fenugreek seeds recipes.

This Indian style green peas with fenugreek recipe can be paired with any Indian flatbreads, like naan, kulcha, tandoori roti, paratha, and also with rice like jeera rice, steamed rice, etc.

Whether you try making curry, methi leaves, or fenugreek seeds recipes, rest your search with Alcoeat's authentic and flavorful Indian spices. Adding a small amount of these spices can lead your tastebuds to another level.

How to Make Indian-Style Creamy Peas & Fenugreek

This completely gluten-free and vegetarian recipe is an easy-to-make simple recipe that is a favorite of all, regardless of age and taste preference.

INDIAN STYLE CREAMY PEAS & FENUGREEK RECIPE

A delicious peas and fenugreek (methi) recipe with loads of cream consists of fresh fenugreek and peas cooked with heavy cream. It has a sweet and savory taste that is worth trying once. This dish has an easy recipe, and one should try it.

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  • Serves - 4
  • Preparation Time - 10 Minutes
  • Cooking Time - 30 Minutes

Ingredients 

  • ½ Cup - Chopped onions
  • 1 Tsp - Cumin seeds
  • ¼ Cup - Whole cashews
  • 1 Tsp - Chopped green chilies
  • 1 Tsp - Chopped ginger
  • 1 Tsp - Chopped garlic
  • 2 Tbsp - Cooking oil
  • 1 Cup - Chopped fenugreek leaves
  • ½ Cup - Boiled green peas
  • ½ Cup - Water
  • ½ Cup - Cream (light fat cream)
  • A pinch - Alco Garam Masala Powder
  • To Taste - Salt
  • ½ Tsp - Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp - Freshly Chopped coriander leaves
  • 1-2 Tbsp - Green peas

Step by Step Instructions to Follow

  • Add cumin seeds, cashews, garlic, ginger, green chilies, and chopped onions in a blender jar or mixer.
  • Blend them well until smooth, and don’t add water.
  • Add water if required to make a perfect consistency.
  • Boil green peas by adding them in a pan with hot water and boil for 5-6 minutes.
  • Green peas can also be added to a pressure cooker till it whistles for 1-2 whistles.
  • Add cooking oil and ghee (clarified butter) to a pan, and heat it.
  • Add the ground paste after the melting of the ghee or the oil becomes hot.
  • Sauté the paste for around 5-6 minutes until the oil separates from the edges.
  • Stir occasionally and make sure the mixture does not stick to the pan.
  • Add the splashes of water whenever the mixture sticks.
  • Add the chopped fenugreek leaves to the pan and saute for again 3-5 minutes.
  • Add water in two parts while continuously stirring the mixture.
  • Add the boiled peas and stir.
  • Cook the gravy on a low flame for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add salt according to taste and sugar.
  • Add a small pinch of Alco garam masala powder for extra zing to the recipe.
  • Sprinkle freshly chopped coriander leaves on all sides and serve with naan, kulcha, roti, etc.

Pro Tips

  • Always refrigerate the malai or cream for use, then whip it using the whisker until they become smooth in consistency to use. Try to add cold cream and never add hot or warm malai (cream) because it will not give the exact texture of this recipe.
  • If the fenugreek leaves are bitter, then take the fresh ones, chop them into small pieces, and add salt to them. Mix them well, and keep them on a side for some time. Then squeeze the leaves using your palms by gently pressing and removing the juice altogether. It will take all the bitterness with it.
  • Always add half a cup of whipped cream or heavy cream if you are using it instead of low fat cream.
  • Fresh green peas or frozen green peas, anything can be added after boiling in hot water for some time.
  • Always remember to stir the mixture continuously while making the methi fenugreek recipe, and add a little water whenever required for a perfect consistency of the curry.

Summing Up on Creamy Peas & Fenugreek Recipe

This creamy peas and fenugreek recipe is popular at parties and family functions. It consists of green peas, fresh fenugreek leaves, and cream (low fat cream). It can be delicious when served with naan, tandoori roti, butter roti, steamed, or jeera rice.

This dish appears more unusual than other Indian curries and tastes flavorful. It has sweetness, salt, and a little spicy flavor that makes it suitable for anyone, be it kids or senior citizens. Anyone can have this dish without giving it a second thought.

The ingredients used in this recipe are prevalent, such as green peas, which are readily available. Fenugreek has a bitter taste initially, but so many recipes can be made with this ingredient, such as the fenugreek seeds recipesmethi chicken recipe, aloo methi recipe, methi malai chicken, methi dal, etc.

Whether you prepare methi malai chicken or any other recipe, try using Alcoeat's spices for a delicious and flavorful taste. These spices can enhance the recipe's flavor and delight your guests.

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