Khoya Makkana Paneer Curry

Ingredients

• • Onions (grated) - ¾ cup
• • Sugarless milk khoya - 100 grams
• • Milk - ½ cup
• • Oil/Butter (for frying) - as required
• • Curd (fresh, thick) - 1 cup
• • Red chilly powder - 1 teaspoon
• • Dhania powder - 1 tablespoon
• • Salt - as required
• • Garam masala powder - ½ teaspoon
• • Tomatoes (chopped) - ¼ cup
• • Peas (cooked) - ½ cup
• • Makkanas/Puffed up lotus seeds - ¼ cup
• • Paneers (cut into cubes) - ½ cup
• • Coriander leaves (for garnishing) - as required

Method

• 1. Deep fry paneer cubes in medium hot oil till light brown.
• 2. Plunge it in warm water till required.
• 3. Roast makkana lightly in little oil and keep aside.
• 4. Heat oil, butter together in a broad frying pan and fry grated onion till golden.
• 5. Add dhania powder, salt, chilly powder, garam masala and chopped tomatoes.
• 6. Stir for 2 or 3 minutes.
• 7. Mix whipped curds and cook till oil floats on top.
• 8. Add cooked peas, makkana with just enough water.
• 9. Cook till gravy becomes thick.
• 10. Add milk, paneer cubes. When it attains boiling temperature, remove from fire.
• 11. Garnish with coriander leaves.