Makhana Curry

Rich cashew-based creamy makhana curry with paneer cubes. Darbhanga celebration dish served at Maithil weddings.

Time 45 min · Serves 5 · 165 kcal · Darbhanga, Bihar

Ingredients

Garnish

• Coriander Leaves (optional) (garnish) — 2 tbsp (chopped)

Main

• Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) — 1 tsp (ground)
• Tomato — 2 piece (chopped)
• Cashew Apple — 100 g (chopped)
• coriander powder — 1 tsp (ground)
• Ginger — 1 tsp (ground)
• onion — 2 piece (chopped)
• Paneer — 100 g (whole)
• salt (optional) (whole)
• Garlic — 1 tsp (ground)
• Turmeric Powder — 0.5 tsp (ground)

Tempering

• Mustard Oil — 2 tbsp (whole)
• Cumin Seeds — 1 tsp (whole)

Method

1. Wash and prepare all ingredients for Darbhanga Makhana Curry. Chop vegetables, marinate protein if needed.
2. Heat oil in a kadhai or heavy-bottomed pan. Add tempering spices — let them splutter.
3. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste, sauté for a minute until raw smell disappears.
5. Add tomatoes and cook until oil separates from the masala.
6. Add dry spice powders — turmeric, red chilli, coriander powder. Mix well.
7. Add the main ingredient. Mix well and coat with masala.
8. Add water as needed. Cover and cook on medium flame until done.
9. Adjust salt and spices. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.

Common questions

Makhana Curry ko English mein kya kehte hain?

दरभंगा मखाना करी ko English mein Makhana Curry likhte hain.

Ek plate Makhana Curry mein kitni calories hoti hain?

165 kcal per plate.

Kitna time lagta hai?

45 min lagta hai — 20 min taiyari, 25 min pakana.

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