## Matar Butter Masala Recipe (North Indian Recipes Style) – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Matar Butter Masala Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **North Indian Recipes Lunch**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 5 minutes
**Cook time:** 20 minutes
**Total time:** 25 minutes
**Cuisine:** North Indian Recipes
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Matar Butter Masala Recipe:
* 2 cups Green peas (Matar)
* 2 Tomatoes – pureed
* 1 inch Ginger
* 4 cloves Garlic
* 1 Green Chilli – slit
* 12 Cashew nuts
* 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
* 3/4 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
* 2 teaspoons Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
* 2 Bay leaves (tej patta)
* 1 tablespoon Butter
* 1/2 teaspoon Sugar – optional
* Salt – to taste
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Matar Butter Masala Recipe:
1. soak the cashew nuts in warm water for 20 minutes and then grind it to a smooth paste using a mixer grinder and keep aside.
2. Similarly puree the tomatoes and keep aside.
3. Heat butter in a pan on medium flame, add the bay leaf and let it release its flavour into the butter.
4. Now pound the garlic cloves and ginger using a mortar and pestle to a semi course paste and add it to the pan.
5. Saute for 2 minutes until the raw smell goes away.
6. Add the tomato puree, stir well and let the mixture cook for a few minutes.
7. Add the coriander powder, garam masala and kashmiri red chilli powder and sauce until the oil separates.
8. Now, add the cashew paste, slit green chilli and cook for 2 minutes.
9. Add water to your required consistency, season with salt, sugar and bring it to a rolling boil.
10. Now add the green peas and let it simmer with the lid closed until the green peas is well cooked.
11. Switch off the flame and garnish with the kasuri methi by slightly crushing it between your palms.
12. Serve the Matar Butter Masala Recipe along with flaky Parathas or Phulkas and green Sweet potato and green beans salad for a weeknight dinner.
### Tips for the Best Matar Butter Masala Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
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