🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Malai Matar Handi

Name: Malai Matar Handi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/3 cup Heavy Cream; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 250 g, chopped Green Peas; 10, soaked Cashews; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Dharwad cooking — Malai Matar Handi brings a malai touch with a classic handi finish. About 45 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

Heavy Cream1/3 cup
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Green Peas250 g, chopped
Cashews10, soaked
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

1
Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.
2
Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.
3
Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.
4
Pour tempering over the cooked base.
5
Simmer briefly to marry flavours.
6
Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Finish with a spoon of ghee for shine and aroma.

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