How to make Khoya Kaju Matar -
A rich preparation of khoya, cashewnuts and green peas.
This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel & has featured on Sanjeev Kapoor Kitchen.
Main Ingredients : Khoya/mawa (खोवा / मावा), Whole cashewnuts
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
You can also find more Main Course Vegetarian recipes like Pyaaz Ki Tarkari Scrambled Tofu With Mushrooms Paneer Steak Sizzler Bamiya
Khoya Kaju Matar Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 21-25 minutes
Cook time : 31-40 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Khoya Kaju Matar Recipe
Khoya/mawa grated 2-3 tablespoons
Whole cashewnuts 1 cup
Cashewnuts soaked 1/4 cup
Frozen green peas 2 cups
Makhani bhuna masala 65 grams
Gravy bhuna masala 65 grams
Button mushrooms quartered 10-12
Fresh cream 2 tablespoons
Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon
Fresh coriander leaves finely chopped 1 tablespoon
Method
Step 1
Heat a non-stick pan, add both the bhuna masalas, mushrooms, khoya and mix well. Add whole cashewnuts and ¼ cup water and mix well.
Step 2
Drain and grind broken cashewnuts to a paste. Add this to the pan and mix.
Step 3
Add green peas and mix. Add cream and mix. Then add garam masala powder and coriander leaves and mix well. Cover and cook on medium heat till the vegetables get cooked and oil surfaces.
Step 4
Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 2258 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 126.8 gm
Protein : 93.9 gm
Fat : 199.5 gm
Other : Calcium-666.6
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