Indian Superfood Makhana can be used in a very rich recipe called Matar Makhana Malai. Next time when guests come over try this recipe and believe us, they will be licking their fingers and shower you with praises.
Ingredients:
- Onion – 1 Large
- Garlic – 4 Cloves
- Ginger – 1 inch pc.
- Green chillies – 4
- Cashew nuts – 10
- Yogurt – 1 tbsp.
- Makhana/Fox Nuts: 2 Cups.
- Desi Ghee: 1tbsp.
- Cumin seeds: 1 tsp.
- Cardamom – 3
- Cumin powder – 1/2 tsp.
- Black pepper powder – 1/2 tsp.
- Frozen or green peas – 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup milk
- Cream – 2 tbsp
- Salt to taste
- Kasuri Methi – 1tbsp.
Method:
- Grind Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Green Chillies, Cashews, Yogurt into a smooth paste.
- In a pan, dry roast the makhana till crisp. Set aside.
- In the same pan, heat ghee. Fry the cumin and cardamom briefly.
- Add in the ground paste and saute till oil appears on the top.
- Add in the frozen or green peas, roasted makhana, milk and cream and whisk well. Add 1/2 cup of water if you need more gravy. Add salt.
- Simmer for a couple of minutes. Crush in the kasuri methi and mix well. Switch off and serve with rice or roti!
