Methi Malai Matar

Ingredients

Methi leaves- 1 bunch cleaned and chopped finely
peas- 2 cups
Heavy or light cream- 1/2 cup
milk- 1/4 cup
oil- 2tbsp
ghee/butter- 1 tbsp
cumin seeds- 1/4 tsp
kasoori methi- 1/2 tsp
kitchen king masala- 1/2 tsp (optional)
salt- acc to taste

to grind

onion- 1 chopped roughly
poppy seeds- 1 tsp
cashews- 5
ginger- 1" piece
curd- 1 tbsp
turmeric powder- a pinch
green chillies- 5
cinnamon- 1 small piece
cardomom - 1
cloves- 3

Method

Immerse methi in salted hot water for 5 minutes. Drain and wash well under running water. Press out well to remove as much water as possible. Keep aside. Beat malai till smooth. Keep aside.
Heat ghee and oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, when it turns golden add the ground paste.l Fry for 3 to 5 mins til the raw smell of the onion disappears . Add the chopped methi leaves and peas. Fry for some time and then add the cream + milk. Allow it to boil and add kasoori methi and kitchen king masala. Simmer the flame, cover it with a lid for 5 to 10 mins till the peas and methi are well cooked.Serve hot with rotis or parathas.