Palak Matar Malai is a smooth, rich, and delicious curry made with spinach, green peas, and cashews in a creamy white gravy. It pairs perfectly with naan or rice and is ideal for festive occasions or entertaining guests.
1: In a pan, boil 2 cups of water, add onions, garlic, ginger, green chili, and cashews.
2: Boil for 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent, then turn off the heat.
3: Let it cool down a bit, drain the water, and transfer the mixture into a blender to blend to a smooth paste. Set aside.
4: Heat a pan and add oil. Once hot, add all the whole spices and sauté for 30 seconds.
5: Add the blended paste and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
6: Add the green peas and spinach, and mix everything.
7: Add milk and stir well.
8: Add salt and mix.
9: Cover the lid and let it cook on medium-low flame for 3-4 minutes.
10: Open the lid, add cream, and stir well.
11: Add garam masala and kasoori methi, and stir well.
12: Garnish with cilantro leaves.
13: Add ghee and red chili powder tadka on top while serving.
14: Enjoy with roti/naan or rice.
