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Lotus Seed Curry

Lotus seed or makhana as it is popular known in India make for a lovely texture. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Lotus Seed Curry
Main Ingredients Lotus seeds, Oil
Cuisine Indian
Course Main Course Vegetarian
Prep Time 6-10 minutes
Cook time 21-25 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg

Ingredients list for Lotus Seed Curry

  • 1 cup Lotus seeds
  • 2 teaspoons Oil
  • 2 Green chillies finely chopped
  • 6-8 Curry leaves
  • 2 teaspoons Ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 medium Onions finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • 2 teaspoon Coriander powder
  • 1 cup Fresh tomato puree
  • 1 medium Potato quartered and sliced
  • 1/4 cup Yogurt
  • to taste Salt
  • 100 grams Paneer (cottage cheese) cut into medium cubes
  • for garnishing Fresh coriander leaves Chopped

Method

  1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan add green chillies, curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste and onions and sauté till the onions are light brown.
  2. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder and sauté for two to three minutes.
  3. Add tomato puree mix well. Add lotus seeds and potatoes with half cup water and mix well. Cover and cook for five minutes.
  4. Add yogurt and mix well. Cook for four to five minutes. Add salt and cottage cheese and mix well.
  5. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories 963
Carbohydrates 110.6
Protein 45.8
Fat 37.5
Other Fiber Fiber- 12.2gm
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