Makhana Curry — Calories & Nutrition
Per serving (2 servings in this recipe · prep 10min · cook 20min)
VegetarianJain-friendly
Nutrition per serving
275
kcal
9g
Protein
18g
Carbs
19g
Fats
About Makhana Curry
Jain-friendly creamy fox nut curry in cashew-tomato gravy — no onion, no garlic, no root vegetables
Ingredients
- Makhana (Fox Nuts)2 cups
- Tomato2 medium
- Cashew Nuts10 pieces
- Ghee1.5 tbsp
- Cream2 tbsp
- Cumin Seeds1 tsp
- Asafoetida (Hing)a pinch
- Garam Masala1/2 tsp
How to make it
- 1Dry roast 2 cups makhana (fox nuts) in a pan until crispy. Set aside.
- 2Blend 2 tomatoes and 10 cashews with a little water into a smooth paste.
- 3Heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida. Pour in the tomato-cashew paste.
- 4Add turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until oil separates from the masala.
- 5Add roasted makhana and 1/2 cup water. Simmer for 5 minutes. Finish with cream and garam masala.
- 6Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve with roti or jeera rice.
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