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Published: Sep 22, 2018 · Modified: Apr 13, 2023 by chhavi

Methi Paneer Malai

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Methi Paneer Malai - Indian Cottage Cheese curry made with firm cottage cheese cubes,Fenugreek leaves and Cream.

What is Methi Paneer Malai?

A mild but flavoursome curry made with Methi- Fresh Fenugreek leaves, paneer - Indian Cottage Cheese,Malai- Fresh Cream.

If you read the recipe you will see that the ingredients  list isn't very long.In fact, it barely has any spices.The flavour comes from the fresh green chilli and the ginger and off course the fresh fenugreek leaves which has a very characteristic slightly sweet, nutty and bitter flavour.

For me Methi( Fenugreek) and matar(fresh Peas) always signify winter.Even though both of these vegetables are easily available throughout the year now, at-least in bangalore, they still evoke the memories of chilly delhi winters.

How to make Methi Paneer Malai

This is one of the simpler paneer recipes- there is no complex mix of masalas or time consuming sautéing involved.I would categorise it as a beginners paneer recipe.

Methi malai matar paneer is made with fresh fenugreek or methi leaves. The leaves will need to be washed several times to remove any dirt and mud.I usually run them under flowing water three to four times.

You can use fresh or frozen peas but if they are in season do use fresh peas.

To make this gravy vegan- substitute the dairy products- cream and milk with cashew milk and cream instaed.

The same gravy can be used just by itself without any paneer or with mushrooms or corn.

Methi Malai Matar Paneer - Indian Cottage cheese in a creamy fenugreek and peas white gravy made with cashews and cream

Malai methi matar paneer

Alternatives for Methi Paneer Malai

Firm Cottage Cheese - If you cant find paneer near you, this can be replaced with firm tofu.Keep in mind this isnt the porridgy cottage cheese you get in tubs but an indian firm variety.

Fresh Fenugreek - Use 2 tablespoon of dried fenugreek leaves instead of fresh.

How to make paneer soft

It's difficult to find good paneer but there are tricks to make any hard old(as long as its not bad) paneer soft.

The trick is to - always soak it in warm water with a teaspoon of vinegar for 20 minutes.

Also!! to store paneer for longer- Cut it up and store it in a covered box with water and 1 teaspoon of vinegar in the refrigerator.This method ensures soft and fresh paneer for about a week and sometimes more!!

Here are some more Indian Paneer Curry Recipes for you

Paneer Butter Masala
Palak Paneer
Paneer Capsicum
Achari Paneer

Methi Malai Matar Paneer - Indian Cottage cheese in a creamy fenugreek and peas white gravy made with cashews and cream

Methi Malai Matar Paneer

Methi Malai Matar Paneer - Indian Cottage cheese in a creamy fenugreek leaves and peas gravy made with cashews and cream
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Course: Vegetarian
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Methi Paneer Malai
Servings: 4
Calories: 350kcal
Author: Chhavi

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon Ghee or oil
  • 1 CUP Paneer 250 GMS
  • 2 Onions
  • 4 Cashews
  • 1 cm Piece ginger
  • 1 Green Chilli or jalapeno
  • ½ teaspoon Sugar
  • ½ cup Peas
  • 1 ½ cup Fresh Fenugreek leaves Methi
  • ¼ cup Milk
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cream

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon White Poppy Seeds Khas Khas
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin

Instructions

  • Wash the Methi leaves.
  • Blend the onions, cashews, poppy seeds ,ginger and green Chilli together with a tablespoon of water.
  • Heat the oil/Ghee in a pan and add the Cumin.Once it splutters, add the onion puree and cook for about 5-10 minutes.
  • Squeeze the excess water out of the methi leaves and add to the cooked onion puree.Add the peas and Continue to cook and sauté for 5-10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in the coriander powder.Add the milk and cream the methi and matar toghether for additional 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the cream next.Bring to boil and switch off the heat.Add the cubed paneer last.
  • Garnish with coriander and serve hot with parathas or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 53.3g | Protein: 20.7g | Fat: 10.7g | Saturated Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 801mg | Fiber: 18.6g | Sugar: 9.1g | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 23mg
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