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Khoya Makhana
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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The makhanas are deep-fried in ghee and cooked in a rich gravy, which has the tangy flavour of tomatoes and curds, the intense flavour of Indian spices and spice powders, and the luxuriant texture of crumbled mava. Khoya Makhana is an elaborate dish fit to be served on special occasions.
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
28 Mins
Total Time
43 Mins
Makes
5 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1/2 cup crumbled mawa (khoya)
2 1/2 cups lotus seeds (makhana)
ghee for deep frying
1 1/2 cups roughly chopped tomato
1 tbsp ghee
1/2 cup grated onions
1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
1/4 cup whisked curds (dahi)
Method
- Heat a non-stick pan, put the makhanas and dry roast on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, whiles tossing continuously.
- Heat the ghee for deep-frying in a deep non-stick pan, add the roasted makhanas and deep-fry till they turn light golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper. Keep aside.
- Combine the tomatoes and ½ cup of water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Cool and blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
- Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the ginger, green chillies, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chilli powder, garam masala and 1 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Add the tomato pulp, khoya and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes ,while stirring occasionally.
- Add the curds and mix well.
- Add the deep-fried makhanas, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve immediately.
Khoya Makhana recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 298 cal |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Fat | 27.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 1.6 mg |
| Sodium | 8.5 mg |
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March 13, 2025, midnight
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March 13, 2025, midnight
Payal Parikh 86
March 13, 2025, midnight
When I made this recipe the entire house was smelling of ghee, it is soo good, the makhanas give a good crunch and the flavour is just wow.
Nishashyam porwal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Delicious n nutritious
Chandrika sanghvi
March 13, 2025, midnight
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