Makhana gravy

                                                                                MAKHANA GRAVY

INGREDIENTS

• Makhana – 1 or  1 ½  cup
• Onion – 1 large chopped
• Tomato – 2 medium
• Chilly powder – 1 ½   tsp or  as per taste
• Coriander powder – 2 tsp
• turmeric pwdr – ¼ tsp
• Cashew – 5 nos
• Butter – 1 tbsp +1 tbsp oil
• Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
• Garam masala powder – 1/2 tsp OR kitchen king masala – 1 tsp
• Amul fresh cream – 2 or 3 tbsp
• Tomato ketchup – 2 tsp
• Sugar – 1/2 tsp
• Salt as per taste
• finely chopped coriander leaves to garnish
• Kasoori methi pwdr – 1 tsp [optional]

PREPARATION  – Fry the makhana in 2 tsp oil till crisp for 2 -3 mins .[don’t burn it ]

You can also dry  roast it.

METHOD

Heat ½ tbsp butter + 1/2 tbsp oil in a pan.

Add onion and fry till translucent.

Add ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell leaves.

Add chilli pwdr + turmeric pwdr + coriander pwdr + garam masala.

Add cashew and fry for few seconds.

Then add tomato , ketchup , kasoori methi , salt and sugar .

Mix well and fry for few seconds.

Add 2 ½ cup water.[water as per the consistency]

Cover it and cook till the tomatoes become soft.

Remove from flame and allow it to completely cool.

Grind or blend it into a fine paste.

Strain it to get a nice sauce. [only the tomato skin will remain as a residue as shown in the pic]

In another pan heat ½ tbsp. butter + ½  tbsp oil.

Pour the sauce , mix well and allow it to boil .

Cook for 2 – 3   minutes.

Add cream and mix well .

Now add fried makhana .

Simmer for a minute and off the flame .

Makhana gravy is ready.

Garnish it with coriander leaves or butter or drizzle few drops of fresh cream.

Serve it hot with naan or jeera rice.

NAAN –https://maryzkitchen.com/butter-naan-on-gas-tophome-made-butter-naan/

NOTES

1. You can also add paneer .
2. We can make makhana with all paneer recipes of paneer ,instead of paneer add makahana.

Health benefits of makhana from net –

1.Lotus seeds benefit the spleen, kidney, and heart.
2.The seed also has calming properties that alleviate restlessness, palpitations, and insomnia.
3.It is also rich in calcium.
4.it is a highly regarded herb for restoring sexxual vigor and youthful energy in older men.
5.It regulates blood pressure , relieves numbness and aching near waist and knees.
6.It is Suitable for arthritis, helps fighting impotency and premature aging. Makhana is very useful for women during and post pregnancy period.
7.It is also helps your respiratory system, veins and digestion.
8. Ayurveda and Unani (branches of medicine) texts have accepted its aphrodisiac and spermatogenic properties.
9. Popped makhna cotains almost 12% of protein! (excellent especially for vegetarians!)
10. It reverses the aging process over a period of time.

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