RAJASI MAKHANA MIRCH
Ms. Vibha Hasija
June 14, 2024
super easy
Rajasi Makhana Mirch
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Makhana (Lotus seed puff)**
- ½ cup Capsicum, cubed*
- ½ cup Red Bell Pepper, cubed*
- 2 medium Onion, sliced
- 7-8 Garlic
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- ½ cup Tomato, chopped
- 3 tsp Kasuri methi
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- 4 nos. Kashmiri red chili
- 1-2 Green chili
- ½ tsp Garam masala powder
- 4 nos. Cardamom
- 3-4 strands Mace, (Javitri)
- 2 nos. Bay leaves
- ½ tsp Cumin seeds
- 3 tbsp Cashew nuts
- 2-3 tsp Ghee or butter
- 1½ tbsp Oil
- ¼ cup Milk
- 2 tbsp Cream (optional)
- 2 tbsp Coriander leaves, chopped
- Salt-to-taste
Instructions
- In a non-stick deep pan/kadhai add a little of the ghee/butter and the Makhanas, saute on a very low flame for 5-7 minutes till well roasted and crisp
- In the same kadhai add little more ghee/butter and saute the cubed capsicum and red bell pepper on a moderately high flame for abut 2 minutes and keep asid
- Add ½ tablespoon of oil to the deep pan, add the sliced onions and saute for 2 minutes, add the ginger and garlic, continue to saute, add the Kashmiri red chiles, cumin seeds, saute for 2 minutes
- To the above ingredients add 1 ½ tablespoons of cashew-nuts, cardamom, mace and cumin seeds, after a while add the chopped tomatoes and continue sauting till tomatoes turn pulpy
- Put off the flame, cool this mixture
- Grind the cooled onion-spice-tomato mixture to a smooth paste adding the green chilies
- To the cleaned deep pan/kadhai add the remaining oil, when moderately hot add the bay leaves and the blended paste of onion- spices- tomato
- Saute on a moderate flame for 5-7 minutes till well fried
- Add kasuri methi and 1 tablespoon of chopped coriander leaves, remaining cashew nuts, saute
- Add some salt and 1 ½ cup of warm water, and mix in the roasted Makhana and garam masala powder
- Let the Makhana and the gravy simmer for some time, then add the milk, after a minute or so mix in the sauted cubed capsicum-bell peppers
- Adjust the gravy and the seasoning, just before serving gently mix in the fresh cream (optional)
- Serve with roti or plain pulav
- * Green peas may be added instead of capsicum and bell peppers
- ** Paneer or Mushroom may be used instead of Makhana
Notes
Highlights-
- Makhana are minimal in salt, saturated fat, and cholesterol.
- Vegetables provide a healthy boost thanks to their fibre, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
- Cashews are high in unsaturated fats, making them a healthy fat and protein source.
| Energy | 168 Kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 13 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Calcium | 20.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Total Fiber | 2.2 g |
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