Oil - Free Veggies : Methi Matar without Malai

Methi Matar without Malai

Ingredients :

Fenugreek Leaves, Peas, Onion

1 bunch fenugreek leaves, finely chopped
1-cup peas, shelled, boiled till soft, drained
1 onion, chopped
2-3 green chilies
1 tsp. garlic chopped
1 tsp. ginger chopped or grated
1-cup soft low fat paneer or silken tofu
1-cup milk
1 tsp. butter
1/4 tsp. cumin seeds
One/ tsp. sugar
Salt to taste

Method:

Put plenty of water to boil.
Add fenugreek greens, cover.
When boiling, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Take off fire, drain; pour some cold water over it.
Drain off in a colander, until required.
Grind onion, paneer, ginger, garlic, chili in mixer until smooth.
Heat butter, cumin seeds, allow to splutter.
Add fenugreek leaves, sauté for a minute, add ground mixture, milk,
Stir and bring to a boil, add boiled peas.
Add sugar, salt, cook till gravy thickens well.
Serve hot with tandoori roti.

Making time: 30 minutes

Makes: 3 servings

Shelf life: Best fresh

Note:
A small amount of butter has been used to offset the raw flavor of fenugreek, however, it is far lower in calories than the regular dish, which is loaded with butter, and malai.