Makhana Matar Sabzi | Green Peas & Fox Nut Curry Recipe | Lotus Seed Curry | Chef Bhumika

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Learn how to make "Makhana Matar Sabzi" or "Green Peas & Fox Nut Curry" at home with our Chef Bhumika !!!!

This flavorful dish, known as Makhana Matar Sabzi or Green Peas & Fox Nut Curry, combines tender green peas with crunchy lotus seeds (fox nuts) in a creamy, aromatic curry sauce. Bursting with Indian spices and rich flavors, it offers a delightful blend of textures and is a hearty vegetarian option perfect for a satisfying meal. Additionally, it provides a good source of protein and fiber, promoting satiety and supporting a balanced diet.

Ingredients:
¾ cup Fox Nuts
2 tsp Oil
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
½ inch Ginger (chopped)
1 Green Chilli (cut into half)
½ cup Green Peas
1 cup Tomato Puree
Salt (as per taste)
Coriander Leaves (chopped)
½ tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tbsp Coriander Seed Powder
Water (as required)
Salt (as per taste)

Transcript

00:00Usually, makhana is had in its crispy form as a snack.

00:04But today, we're going to make a sabzi out of it.

00:06We're making matar and makhane ki sabzi.

00:08Let's see how to make it.

00:10I'm using 3-4 cup of makhana.

00:13I'm going to roast this on medium to low flame

00:15until it catches a little bit of color

00:18and it becomes nice and crispy.

00:20We do this to get rid of any bacteria

00:22that might be there in the packet

00:24so that we consume something that is really safe to eat.

00:28As soon as it catches a little bit of color like this,

00:31you can take it off the heat and remove it into a plate.

00:37In the same pan, I'm going to start preparing the gravy.

00:40I'm adding in 2 teaspoons of oil.

00:43We're going to splutter 1 teaspoon of jeera.

00:48As soon as it is fragrant,

00:49you can start adding in 1 inch of ginger

00:52that is finely chopped

00:55and 1 green chilli, which is cut into half

00:57and then slit.

01:02To this, I'm going to add in some peas.

01:07Once you see that the oil starts splashing

01:09a little aggressively, you can add in tomato puree.

01:12I'm using puree of 3 large tomatoes.

01:16Add in a little bit of salt

01:18to maintain the color of the tomato.

01:20Cover and cook this for a couple of minutes.

01:23Let's check on the tomatoes.

01:27The color looks absolutely beautiful,

01:29but this needs to cook a little more.

01:31As you can see, a lot of the liquid

01:33has evaporated from the tomatoes.

01:35It looks nice and thick.

01:37At this point, I'm going to add in chopped coriander

01:41and we're going to saute this for a minute

01:43so that it retains its color.

01:45I'm also going to add in a little bit of salt

01:48so that it retains its color.

01:53Looks like they need to cook for a little longer.

01:56Time to add in our powdered spices,

01:59starting with half a teaspoon of haldi,

02:03one teaspoon of red chilli powder

02:05and one tablespoon of coriander seed powder.

02:09Toss it around for 10 to 20 seconds

02:12so that they release their aroma.

02:14And now we're going to add in about one cup of water

02:18and a little bit of salt to adjust the seasoning.

02:22Give it a mix and bring this to a boil.

02:28Once it starts boiling,

02:29I'm going to add in our roasted makhana.

02:33The makhana is going to absorb all of these flavors

02:36and become silky and soft.

02:38You can adjust the consistency of the gravy as you like.

02:43Let's cover and let it cook for a couple of minutes.

02:51This smells so amazing right now.

02:54The makhana has softened and absorbed a lot of the gravy,

02:57making it nice and thick.

03:00And after boiling for a good couple of minutes,

03:02it's ready to serve.

03:04This smells really amazing right now.

03:06The makhana has absorbed all the flavor

03:09and it has made the gravy thick as well.

03:12Give this unique recipe a try

03:14and let me know how it turns out.

03:16This is Chef Pumika signing off from Badshri Food.

Makhana Matar Sabzi | Green Peas & Fox Nut Curry Recipe | Lotus Seed Curry | Chef Bhumika

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