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Methi Malai Makhana Curry

April 12, 2016 By Priya Shiva 20 Comments

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I made methi malai makhana curry after a long time today. It is a creamy curry made with lotus seeds and mild spices. Its goes very well with any flat bread like phulka, naan, paratha etc. Makhana is the name given lotus seeds in Hindi. I have simply roasted lotus seeds before adding it in the gravy.

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I’m in a holiday mood nowadays. That why you would hardly see my blogging these days. There was a time I used to post one recipe a day and I can’t believe that I have already posted more than 500 recipes on my blog. Blogging always gives me immense pleasure. It give me a feel of control and my space. I’m glad that I started blogging and hope to keep exploring new things..

So, today I’m sharing a recipe for a delicious curry cooked with malai (fresh cream) and lotus seeds. I usually prepare this curry with green peas but I love this variation with lotus seeds too. I hope you all try thisย Methi Malai Makhana Curry and share the feedback with me. Wish you all a great week ahead..

methi malai makhana curry recipe

 

 

 

Methi Malai Makhana Curry
Recipe Type: Curry
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Priya Shiva
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Serves: 4
Creamy curry with lotus seeds and rich gravy made with cashews!
Ingredients
  • Fresh Methi/Fenugreek leaves – 1 cup
  • Lotus seeds/makhana – 1 cup
  • Cashews – 10
  • 2 Onions (Finely chopped)
  • Grated Ginger – 1 tsp
  • 2 Garlic cloves (chopped)
  • Chopped Green chilies – 1 tbsp
  • Milk – ยฝ cup
  • Fresh Cream – ยฝ cup
  • Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
  • Garam Masala – 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Vegetable Oil – 2 tbsp
  • Coriander leaves for garnishing – 2 tbsp (chopped)
Instructions
  1. Roast lotus seeds on low flame for few minutes till it turns light brown.
  2. Soak cashews in some warm water for 15 minutes. Add chopped onions,ginger, cashews and garlic to your blender with green chilies and blitz it to make a paste.
  3. Add oil in a frying pan and when oil is warm, add cumin seeds and saute for few seconds.
  4. Now add onion paste and saute for few minutes till oil separates from the gravy.
  5. Add ยฝ cup water, methi, garam masala and mix it well. Lower the flame and let it cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Blend the cream with milk and add it in the pan.
  7. Add roasted lotus seeds and some water if you feel the gravy is too thick and mix well. Now add salt and cook it on low flame for 2 minutes.
  8. Transfer into a bowl and add some coriander leaves for garnishing.
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Comments

  1. Diana says

    April 12, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    Looks very interesting! I love curries in geenral, but never tried lotus seeds? Sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Priya Shiva says

      April 12, 2016 at 6:48 pm

      Thank you Diana ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. cgewc5y5@gmail.com says

    April 12, 2016 at 6:49 pm

    This curry looks phenomenal! Would love to try but where would I find Lotus seeds?

    Reply
    • Priya Shiva says

      April 12, 2016 at 6:56 pm

      You can find it in any food gourmet shop ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Bintu | Recipes from a Pantry says

    April 12, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    I’ve never made a curry at home before and this one looks so creamy and delicious!

    Reply
    • Priya Shiva says

      April 12, 2016 at 9:28 pm

      You got to try this one. Its easy too ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. Oriana @Mommyhood's Diary says

    April 12, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    Iโ€™m fan of curry but till now never tried this version. It looks delicious!! Pinning.

    Reply
    • Priya Shiva says

      April 12, 2016 at 9:27 pm

      Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  5. Esha says

    April 12, 2016 at 8:54 pm

    Hi Priya!
    This is something I am going to make for dinner over the weekend. I love the new look of the blog. Keep up the good work!

    Reply
    • Priya Shiva says

      April 12, 2016 at 9:27 pm

      Thank you Esha ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Kylee from Kylee Cooks says

    April 12, 2016 at 10:14 pm

    I love coming to your blog and seeing the things you create! This is no exception. Looks LOVELY!

    Reply
    • Priya Shiva says

      April 13, 2016 at 10:01 am

      Thanks Kylee ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  7. Divya says

    April 13, 2016 at 6:38 am

    yummy and delicious curry…. Looks awesome..

    Reply
    • Priya Shiva says

      April 13, 2016 at 10:02 am

      Thank you Divya ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  8. Rafeeda says

    April 13, 2016 at 11:29 am

    I just bought a pack of makhana for the first time and can’t wait to try it… Your curry looks delicious, but since I am on a vegan diet now, I may substitute with coconut milk and try soon…

    Reply
    • Priya Shiva says

      April 13, 2016 at 11:40 am

      great idea Rafee! will wait to check your version soon ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  9. Kalpanaa says

    April 13, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    Unusual combination. Methi and Malai. Looks good though.

    Reply
    • Priya Shiva says

      April 13, 2016 at 3:48 pm

      It’s a popular combo. You should try if you have not eaten this curry as yet ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  10. Jayashree says

    January 7, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    This looks delicious, but I think it is available only in North..

    Reply
    • Priya Shiva says

      January 8, 2017 at 8:11 am

      Thank you Jayashree. Makhana is available in all food stores across India.

      Reply

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