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Methi Makai Malai \ Fenugreek and Corn in a Creamy Gravy

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Methi makai malai or Fenugreek and corn in a creamy gravy is a very rich and creamy dish made with fresh fenugreek leaves and sweet corn kernels. You can either use fresh corn kernels or use frozen one. Fresh fenugreek is preferred but if you don't have access to fresh leaves, use dried leaves. Here is the recipe. All you need is Oil - 3 tbsp Cloves - 3-4 Black cardamom - 2 Black peppercorns - 4-5 Cinnamon - 1 inch piece Bay leaf - 1 Cumin seeds- 1\2 tsp Onion - 1 cup ( chopped ) Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp Tomato puree - 2 tbsp Cashew nuts - 6-8 Yogurt - 2 tbsp Coriander powder - 2 tsp Turmeric powder - 1\2 tsp Red chili powder - 1 tsp Fresh methi leaves \ fenugreek leaves - 1\2 cup ( chopped ) Corn kernels - 1 cup ( boiled till soft  ) Milk - 1 cup Lemon juice - 1 tbsp Sugar - 1\2 tsp Fresh cream - 2 tbsp Method of preparation Heat oil in a pan. When the oil is hot, add cloves, black cardamom, black peppercorn, cinnamon, cumin seeds and bay leaf. Fry for 10 seconds. Add onion. Fr...

Stuffed Tomatoes in Malai Gravy

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Got bored of the regular gravies and looking for something different to make? These tomatoes stuffed with paneer, potatoes and dry fruits in a creamy gravy are a very good option. I made these for a few guests who were visiting us and everyone just loved it. Do give it a try. here is the recipe. All you need is Tomatoes - 6 ( try to choose tomatoes that are broad and have a flat base for this recipe ) Oil - 1 tsp Salt - 1\2 tsp For the filling Potato - 1\2 cup ( Boiled, peeled and grated ) Paneer - 1 cup ( Grated ) Cheese - 2 tbsp ( Grated. I used 2 cheese slices broken into small pieces ) Salt to taste Raisins - 8-10 Cashew nuts - 4-5 ( Broken ) Coriander - 2 tbsp ( Chopped ) Green chili - 1 ( Chopped ) Garam masala powder - 1\2 tsp For the gravy Ghee - 2 tbsp Oil - 2 tbsp Black peppercorn - 4-5 Cloves - 4-5 Black cardamom - 2 Cinnamon stick - 1 inch piece Bay leaf - 1 Onion - 1 and 1\2 cup ( chopped ) Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp Green chili - 2 - 3 ( slit into halves ) Coriander powd...