Methi matar malai

Ingredients:

Methi leaves-2 cups
Frozen green peas -1 cup
Heavy cream-1 cup
Salt-to taste
Oil-1 tbsp+1 tsp
Turmeric-1/4 tsp (optional)

For paste:

Onion-1 medium
Green chillies-4 small
Garlic-4 cloves
Ginger-1 in
Cashew-1/4 cup
Cumin seeds-1 tsp

Method:

1. Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan and cook onions till soft.
2. Make a paste of sautéed onions, cashews, ginger, garlic, green chillies and cumin seeds in a food processor.
3. Heat oil in a kadai and add the paste. Cook until the raw smell goes away and oil separates.
4. Add methi leaves along with 1/2 cup of water and cook for 5-10 min.
5. Add peas and cream and allow the mixture to come to a boil.
6. Adjust the consistency of the curry by adding more water if needed and check for salt.
7. Serve hot with roti, naan or paratha.