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Meerut Festival Matar Malai
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Meerut Festival Matar Malai

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Meerut cooking — Meerut Festival Matar Malai brings a malai touch with a classic sukka finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Heavy Cream1/3 cup
  • Saltto taste
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Green Peas250 g, chopped
  • Cashews10, soaked
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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Watch how it's made

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