🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Imphal Festival Matar Malai

Name: Imphal Festival Matar Malai
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1/3 cup Heavy Cream; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 250 g, chopped Green Peas; 10, soaked Cashews; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Imphal cooking — Imphal Festival Matar Malai brings a malai touch with a classic xacuti finish. About 50 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 25 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Heavy Cream1/3 cup
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Green Peas250 g, chopped
Cashews10, soaked
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.
6
Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.
7
Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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Watch how it's made

Video: HOW TO BE VEGETARIAN IN IMPHAL - PART 1! Everyone said it would be easy, is it? · on YouTube