khoya matar makhana curry |puffed lotus seeds curry|mawa matar makhan| step by step with photo
A rich and creamy North Indian curry made with khoya (mawa), green peas, and roasted makhana (puffed lotus seeds). This festive dish is perfect for special occasions and pairs beautifully with roti, naan, or jeera rice. Quick to make and packed with flavor!
Course Curry n dal
Cuisine Indian, north indian
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 40 minutesminutes
Servings 5
Calories 230kcal
Author Spicy Veg Recipes
Ingredients
2tablespoons Ghee for frying
2teaspooncorianderFinely chopped
1/2teaspoonSalt or to taste
3tablespoonsghee or oil
1teaspoonKasuri methi
1" cinnamon stick
4clovegreen cardamon
1bay leaf
1teaspoongaram masala
½teaspoonchilli powderoptional
½teaspoonturmeric powder
1teaspoonred chilli powder optional
1teaspooncoriander powderdhania
100gramskhoya grated
2cupspuffed lotus seeds
1cupgreen peas
1.5teaspoonsginger chopped
1teaspoongreen chilli chopped
1.5teaspoonsgarlic chopped
½teaspoonturmeric powderhaldi
Instructions
Preparation:
Heat the ghee in a pan, over medium heat, and add the puffed lotus seeds into the ghee, and fry for a 7-8 minute, until they turn light golden brown in colour, whiles stirring continuously.
Drain on an absorbent paper.
Keep aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the same pan, and add cumin seeds to the hot oil, when it starts to splutter, then add the onion, ginger, garlic and green chilli and saute for 2- 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
add turmeric powder, coriander powder and red chilli powder, mix it well.
Keep aside to cool slightly. Once cool down, blend it in a mixer, till it turns into a smooth paste.
Keep aside.
Method:
On a medium flame, heat 2 tablespoons of oil, and add cinnamon stick, cardamom, clove, Bay leaf, and saute for a minute.
Now add prepared onion paste into it, mix thoroughly and cook till it drys out, just keep stirring in between.
Now add fresh tomatoes puree, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder, Chilli Powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame, till mixture drys out(starts leaving oil).
Cook the mixture until it dries out and leaves the oil. Reduce flame, and add green peas. Mix them well.
Add grated khoya and mix well, until khoya gets melted with spices well.
Add water (1-2 cups) or as per required thickness, and cook on medium heat for another 10 minutes.
Now add garam masala and Kasuri methi and mix them well, Finally, add makhana and cook for 2-3 minutes over low flame.
Khoya matar makhana is ready to serve.
Notes
The gravy should have a nice thick texture, you can add more water if required.
khoya matar makhana curry recipe (step by step direction with Photo)