Quick Methi Malai Paneer Mutter!

This is a quickie, not necessarily authentic, but super tasty 4 sure!

Methi(Fenugreek) Malai(Cream) Paneer(Cottage cheese) Mutter(Green Peas)!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala (or cumin, coriander, cinnamon, clove powders)
• 2 tablespoons dried fenugreek leaves (methi)
• 1 cup cream or whole milk
• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1/2 cup grated paneer(packed cottage cheese)
• 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
• salt to taste (1/4 teaspoon)
• sugar to taste (1-2 teaspoons)

Direction:

• In a pan on medium heat, add butter and onions and garam masala and cook till onions are golden.
• Add in the ginger garlic paste and cook for a minute.
• Blend cashews with a little milk into a coarse paste. Add paste to the pan.
• Add in the salt, sugar and fenugreek leaves and mix well. Cook for 4-5 minutes on medium-low until the paste starts to thicken.
• Add in the peas, cream or whole milk, grated paneer and mix well. Taste for salt and sugar and adjust. Cook covered for another 2-3 minutes to bring the milk to a boil. Cook without cover if you like a thicker curry. Sprinkle chili flakes or black pepper for some spice!
• The recipe is very flexible, you can adjust the quantities of cashews, paneer, cream and other things depending on your preferences for creamier, cheesier, richer, spicier versions.
• Serve hot with Buttered Garlic Naan or Rotis!