Side dishe for 4
Methi Mutter Malai
Fenugreek leaves and green peas simmer in a spiced tomato cream sauce for a rich Indian side dish.
$9.58for 4 servings
$2.40 per serving$9.58 for 4
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- 32 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
IndianVegetarianGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetSide dishes
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.70Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.62Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $1.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.58 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seed
- 1 onion
- 2 green chilies
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 tomatoes
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- red chili powder (optional)
- 1 cup fenugreek leaves
- salt (optional)
- 1 cup green peas
- 3/4 cup fresh cream
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
Steps
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and toast the cumin seeds for 30 seconds.
- Cook the onion and green chilies for 5 minutes, then stir in the ginger and garlic pastes for 1 minute.
- Add the tomato, turmeric, chili powder if using, and salt, then cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the fenugreek leaves and peas, cover the skillet, and cook for 8 minutes.
- Pour in the cream and sprinkle in the garam masala, then simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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