Matar Malai

  • Prep Time
    2 Minutes
  • Cook Time
    5 Minutes
  • Difficulty Level
    Beginner

Matar Malai is a delicious savoury dish. 

Matar Malai is a quick and delicious sabzi. This is a rich and creamy curry of green peas. It goes well with roti or paratha and even with rice. If you do not have time to cook or you do not have veggies at home except green peas. Then this is a perfect option to enjoy your meal. It does not require many ingredients and time to cook. You just need green peas, homemade cream/malai, and some of the spices. Everyone will love this curry. So, try to make it at home and enjoy with your family. Do let us know your feedback as well.

This curry was prepared by Alka Gupta – a lovely mom from Jaipur.

For more such exciting recipes like Matar Malai, please click on the following links:

  1. Sarson Ka Saag
  2. Hare Matar Tamatar Ki Sabzi
  3. Matar Ke Parathe | Green Peas Paratha

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Ingredients

  • Matar/ green peas - 1 cup
  • Malai/ homemade cream - 3 to 4 talespoons
  • Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Hing/ asafoetida - a pinch
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Red chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Oil - 1 to 2 tablespoons
  • Coriander leaves - as required for garnishing

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan.
  2. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and asafoetida.
  3. Meanwhile, mix turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt with little water. Add this mixture to the pan. Mix well and saute for a minute.
  4. Add green peas and a little water. Mix well. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Add beaten homemade cream/ malai. Mix well, cook for a minute, and then turn off the flame.
  6. Delicious 'Matar Malai' is ready to be served. Garnish it with coriander leaves and serve it hot.

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