How to make Makhanewali Kadhi -
A kadhi made up of Lotus seeds and water chestnut flour
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Lotus seeds (मखाने), Yogurt (दही)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Dals and Kadhis
You can also find more Dals and Kadhis recipes like Dal Capsicum Simple Palak Dal Moongan Ji Dal Daily Dal
Makhanewali Kadhi 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 : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Makhanewali Kadhi Recipe
Lotus seeds 1/2 cup
Yogurt 2 cups
Water chestnut flour (shingare ka atta) 2-3 tablespoons
Ghee 4 tablespoons
Green chillies 2
Curry leaves 6-7
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Cloves 2 cloves
Cinnamon 1 inch stick
Sugar 1 tablespoon
Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Heat sufficient quantity of ghee in a kadai and deep fry lotus seeds till crisp. Drain onto an absorbent paper. Combine yogurt and water chestnut flour. Add four cups of water and blend till smooth. Remove stems, wash and slit green chillies.
Step 2
Wash curry leaves and pat them dry. Heat one tablespoon of ghee in a thick-bottomed vessel, add green chillies, curry leaves cumin seeds, cloves and cinnamon and sauté till a nice aroma is given out. Add the blended yogurt mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, add sugar and salt and allow to simmer for ten to fifteen minutes till kadhi is thick.
Step 3
Add the fried makhanas and continue to simmer for another two minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 1068 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 60.6 gm
Protein : 23.6 gm
Fat : 81.6 gm
Other : 0
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