Fenugreek Peas (Mutter Methi Malai)
Jim WeberMutter: Green peas — Methi: Fenugreek Leaves — Malai: Cream
Course Vegetable Dishes
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)