A sabzi recipe with a twist of Makhana, a snack. This recipe can be served with paranthe, roti or chapatti as well. PANEER MATAR MAKHANAIngredients100 grams cottage cheese (paneer)¼ cup green peas (matar)2 cups lotus seeds (makhana)5 tsps ghee1 medium onion, roughly chopped1 large tomato, chopped1 green chilli1 inch ginger piece, roughly chopped4-5 garlic clovesSalt to taste1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp red chilli powder1 tbsp coriander powder1 tsp cumin powder¼ tsp turmeric powder½ tsp garam masala powder¼ tsp dried fenugreek leaves powder2 tbsps fresh cream1 tbsp honeyFresh coriander sprig for garnishParanthe to serveOnion wedges to serveGreen chillies to serveLemon wedges to serveMethod1. Heat 1 tsp ghee in a non-stick pan, add lotus seeds and sauté on low heat for 5-6 minutes or till crisp. Transfer on to a plate and set aside.2. Heat 2 tsps ghee in the same pan, add onion and sauté till golden brown. Add tomato, green chilli, ginger, garlic cloves and sauté well. Add salt and mix well. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes and take the pan off the heat. Allow to cool slightly.3. Transfer the mixture into a blender jar and add ¼ cup water and blend to a smooth paste. 4. Heat remaining ghee in the same pan, add cumin seeds and let them change colour. Add the prepared paste and mix well. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes. 5. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and turmeric powder and mix well. Cook for a few seconds. 6. Add ¾ cup water and mix, cook for a minute. Add green peas, cottage cheese and the roasted lotus seeds and mix well. 7. Sprinkle garam masala powder, dried fenugreek leaves powder and fresh cream and mix well. Add honey and mix, take the pan off the heat. Transfer into a serving bowl.8. Garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot with paranthe, onion wedges, green chillies and lemon wedges. Click to Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1h0pGXfFor more recipes : http://www.sanjeevkapoor.comBest cooked in Wonderchef Kitchenware. Buy Now on : https://goo.gl/eB9kQqFacebook : http://www.facebook.com/ChefSanjeevKapoorTwitter : https://twitter.com/sanjeevkapoor#sanjeevkapoor #PaneerMatarMakhana
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