Makhana Gravy Veggie

Ingredients :

Makhana Gravy Veggie

• Makhana – 250 gms
• Onion – 1 medium size
• Tomato – 1 medium size
• Cashews – 12 – 15 nos.
• Ginger garlic paste – 1 / 2 tea spoon
• Cumin seeds – 1 / 2 tea spoon
• Turmeric Powder - 1 / 2 tea spoon
• Chili Powder - 1 / 2 tea spoon
• Garam Masala – 2 pinch
• Coriander & Cumin seeds powder – 2 pinch
• Raw mango powder – 2 pinch
• Salt – As per taste

Preparation Method :

1) Cut the makhanas in 2 half

2) Saute the makhanas in 2 tables spoon of oil for atleast 5 mins, keep it aside 

3) Make fine paste of cashews 

4) Blend tomato, cumin seeds and ginger garlic paste together 

5) Finely chop the onion

6) In a pan, take oil and heat it, add cumin seeds to it

7) Add chopped onion and saute it. Once onion turn slightly brown, add tomato paste, cashew paste, ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, chili powder and saute it.

8) Add cut makhanas and mix it well.

9) Add water to form liquidy consistency and allow it to cook for 5 – 7 mins with lid covered

10) Add salt, Garam Masala, Coriander and Cumin seeds powder, raw mango powder and mix it well

11) Add fresh coriander on the veggies and serve it hot with roti or puri

Health Benefits of Makhana :

Makhana (Lotus seeds) are good source of protein, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus. They are also low in saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol. They are low in calories, making them an ideal snack for weight loss