Fenugreek Peas (Mutter Methi Malai)

Fenugreek Peas (Mutter Methi Malai)

Jim Weber
Mutter: Green peas — Methi: Fenugreek Leaves — Malai: Cream

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch fresh fenugreek leaves try the farmer's market or an Indian market where they're called Methi
  • 16 ounces frozen peas
  • 1 can coconut milk refrigerated overnight for cream to firm up
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil or ghee
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander, ground
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala spice blend
  • red chili or cayenne pepper to taste, up to 1 teaspoon
  • saltl to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry fenugreek/Methi. Remove leaves and discard stem. Chop onion, tomoto, and grate ginger. Blanch half of the peas in boiling water (2 - 3 mins).In a saucepan, over medium heat, warm oil. Add cumin seeds and dry spices. When the seeds begin to crackle, add the onion and ginger. When onions are translucent, add tomatoes. In 3 mins, add fenugreek leaves and continue to saute another 2 - 3 mins. Add blanched peas and stiff coconut cream off the top of the can of coconut milk. Retain coconut water. Reduce heat, simmer 10 - 12 mins, stirring occasionally. Add additional coconut milk/water if needed. Taste and flavor to desired saltiness and heat. Stir in remaining frozen peas. Cook until warm, but still bright green. Serve.  (Recipe♦406)

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