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Dahi Wale Makhane Recipe - Lotus Seeds In Curd Gravy

Dahi Wale Makhane Recipe - Lotus Seeds In Curd Gravy

By Admin
Prep Time Total in 30 M
Course Lunch
Cuisine North Indian Recipes
Diet Vegetarian

Dahi Wale Makhane is a simple and tasty dahi based gravy, with added flavour from the whole spices. Here the lotus seeds are stir fried in a tangy masala and added to the yogurt gravy. 

Ingredients

  • For the gravy 
  • 1 Onion
  • chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
  • 1 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
  • 1 Cloves (Laung)
  • For the yogurt gravy
  • 1/3 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
  • at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup Water
  • Salt
  • to taste 
  • 2 teaspoons Gram flour (besan)
  • 1/2 inch Ginger
  • chopped 
  • 1 Green Chilli
  • chopped 
  • For makhana stir fry 
  • 1 cup Phool Makhana (Lotus Seeds)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ghee
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chaat Masala Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)
  • 1 teaspoon Tandoori masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1

To begin making the Dahi Wale Makhane, we will firstly stir fry the makhanas to add in the gravy later

Step 2

Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan on medium flame

Step 3

Add the makhanas and saute till it changes its colour and turns crispy

Step 4

Once it is done, add all the masalas including chaat masala, jeera powder, tandoori masala and red chilli powder

Step 5

Saute for 30 seconds, mix everything well and switch off the heat

Step 6

Add freshly squeezed lemon juice, give it a stir and set it aside

Step 7

Add onion and garlic in a mixer jar, grind to a smooth paste with a little water

Step 8

Set aside In a mixing bowl, add curd, water, salt, besan, ginger, green chilli to make the dahi base for the gravy

Step 9

Whisk well and set it aside

Step 10

 Heat oil in a pressure cooker on medium flame

Step 11

Once the oil is hot, add the cardamom, cloves and allow them to sizzle

Step 12

 Next, add the onion garlic paste and let it cook for about 3 to 4 minutes

Step 13

After 3 to 4 minutes, add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and give it a good stir

Step 14

 Turn down the heat and add the curd mixture, mixing continuously

Step 15

Add water to adjust the consistency of the gravy

Step 16

 Increase the heat to medium, close the pressure cooker and pressure cook for 1 whistle

Step 17

Turn off the flame

Step 18

 Immediately release the pressure by putting the cooker under cold water

Step 19

Open the cooker, give the gravy and stir and add the roasted makhanas

Step 20

Your Dahi Wale Makhane is ready to be served

Step 21

Serve Dahi Wale Makhane along with Panchmel Dal, Phulka and Papad for a weekday meal with your family

Step 22

You can also serve this curry with Steamed Rice or Jeera Rice

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