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Aloo Choley Makhana

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An excellent spicy and masala recipe which goes very well with roti, naan, poori.

ALOO CHOLEY MAKHANA

An excellent spicy and masala recipe which goes very well with roti, naan, poori. Aloo Choley Makhana is an excellent dry curry preparatio... Read More..

About Recipe

Alu gaddalu koora, Urlai kizhangu Kuzhambu, Golalu torkari

How to make ALOO CHOLEY MAKHANA

(8 ratings)
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Prep time
6 mins
Cook time
20 mins
Total time
26 mins
ALOO CHOLEY MAKHANA
Author : Vahchef
Main Ingredient : Makhana
Servings : 4 persons
Published date : March 20, 2019


Ingredients used in ALOO CHOLEY MAKHANA
• Oil - as required.
• Makhana - 1 cup.
• Onions(finely chopped) - 1 cup.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ginger garlic paste - 2 teaspoons.
• Turmeric - 1 tea spoon.
• Red chilli powder - 1 tea spoon.
• Tomatoes - 3 numbers.
• Anardana powder - 1/2 tea spoon.
• Chana masala - 2 teaspoons.
• Kabuli chana(boiled) - 1 cup.
• Potatoes( boiled) - 1 number.
• Green chillies - 3 numbers.
• Ginger julians - 1 number.
• Coriander leaves - 1/2 cup.
Method:
  • Take some oil in a pan and add makhana to roast them for few minutes.
  • When they are slightly colored take them in a plate and keep it aside.
  • Take some oil in the same pan and add onions, salt and sauté it till they become golden in color.
  • Once they are brown add ginger garlic paste, turmeric, red chilli powder, tomatoes, anardana powder, chana masala, boiled chana and some water.
  • Mix it and let it cook for 10-15minutes with boiled potatoes in it.
  • After 10-15 minutes add green chillies, ginger julians, coriander, tomatoes, makhana and mix it properly.
  • Switch off the flame and serve hot with hot puri’s and raw onions.





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ALOO CHOLEY MAKHANA

An excellent spicy and masala recipe which goes very well with roti, naan, poori. Aloo Choley Makhana is an excellent dry curry preparation that goes well with any variety of Indian flat breads.  The boiled aloo (potato) and choley (kabuli chana) is cooked in spicy and tangy gravy along with roasted makhana (lotus seeds) making the dish highly flavorful and distinctive to taste. The chana masala gives an extra savor to the dish. This is a popular north Indian dish, simple to prepare and has refreshing blend of flavors. Aloo and chana complement well together with different flavors. They give a pleasant meaty and nutty taste to the dish.

This dish rejuvenates and keeps us healthy and provides us with good nutrition. Potato is the most popular vegetable worldwide and is also a very versatile ingredient used in most chaat items. Potato flavour result from the combination of taste, texture and aroma. Garbanzo beans or chickpeas are tiny marble-sized legumes that has a mildly nutty flavour and texture which can be butter or starchy. It also has a very meaty and unique taste. Garbanzo beans are an essential element in most Indian curries like chole, chana masala etc. They are nutritionally healthy specially for vegetarians providing a low calorie, fat-free and rich source of protein and iron.

Recipe of Aloo Choley Makhana:

Ingredients:

  1. Makhana (lotus seeds)             -       1 cup
  2. Potatoes, boiled                          -       1 cup
  3. Kabuli Chana, boiled                -       1 cup
  4. Oil                                                  -       3 tsp
  5. Onions, finely chopped            -       1 no
  6. Salt                                                 -       to taste
  7. Ginger garlic paste                    -       2 tbsp
  8. Turmeric                                       -       pinch
  9. Red chilli pd                                -       1 tsp
  10. Tomatoes                                     -       3 nos
  11. Anardana pd                              -       ½ tsp
  12. Chana masala                           -       2 tbsp
  13. Green chillies                            -       3 nos
  14. Ginger juliennes                       -       1 tbsp
  15. Coriander leaves                       -       ½ bunch

Directions:

  1. Take some oil in a pan and when it gets hot, add makhana. Roast them for few minutes.
  2. When they slightly get coloured, remove in a plate and keep aside.
  3. Add little oil in a pan and when it gets hot, add onions, salt and sauté till they become golden in colour.
  4. Add ginger garlic paste, turmeric pd, red chilli pd, tomatoes, anardana pd, chana masala, boiled chana and water. Mix and cook for 10 – 15 minutes adding boiled potatoes in it.
  5. After 10 – 15 mins, add green chillies, ginger juliennes, coriander, tomato slices, makhana and mix well.
  6. Switch off the flame and serve hot with hot puris and raw onions.

Fox nuts commonly known as Makhana or lotus seeds are a popular food ingredient cooked in northern states of India. They are nutritionally rich in protein and calcium; they are also low cal, rich in minerals and antioxidants. They are used in cooking a variety of dishes. They are added to koftas, made like popcorn snacks etc. They taste extremely good when cooked with potato and chana. They absorb flavours well and are delicious to eat. Ginger juliennes gives a dashing zest to this dish while anardana seeds pd and chana masala enhances the aroma and taste of the dish. Finally garnish of fresh coriander seeds have a pleasant earthy flavour to offer.

Do try this brilliant Aloo Choley Makhana and enjoy its luscious taste. So gear up, watch the video and make fresh foods daily to satisfy your craving and stay healthy too.

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superoriginalname Posted on Sun Dec 21 2014

glad you got rid of that fuckin phillips "air fryer"?

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Anika A Posted on Sun Dec 21 2014

Yummmn?

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Chandan Kumar Posted on Sun Dec 21 2014

Thanks Chef for sharing this superb dish!!!!?

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sajjith77 Posted on Mon Dec 22 2014

Another great dish?

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sajjith77 Posted on Mon Dec 22 2014

But where can u buy these seeds?

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Satheeshan KK Posted on Mon Dec 22 2014

Woo?

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LoveHaterization Posted on Mon Dec 22 2014

What does makhana taste like ?

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papaledict Posted on Mon Dec 22 2014

please can you attach recipe for us to print and keep so we can make when we have all the ingredients also do not have internet in the kitchen.thank you for a wonderful show?

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Mahesh Bhat Posted on Wed Dec 24 2014

Sanjay Bhai, I live alone in Bangalore and used to cook just for myself, usually fried rice or noodles 5days a week, after I rigorously trained myself with your helpful teachings, now I usually get a full bottle of rum from friends so that they can t

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Aishwarya Singh Posted on Fri Dec 26 2014

i like the way you eat in the video's...I feel very hungy after that :)?

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Okey Annie Posted on Mon Dec 29 2014

I love to watch your cooking. It's so wonderful and tasty. While some of the ingredients name I don't get it. Can you please type in your video or write somewhere? ?

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gags d gr8 Posted on Tue Dec 30 2014

I watched ur chicken wonton recipe, it was good. Can we do the same in air fryer instead of deep frying ? How long will it take in the fryer ? Also, could you please specify the amt of ingredients used for better results. ?

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