Skip to main content

Potato coins with cheese dip

Post a Comment

Matar mawa curry | Khoya matar curry recipe

Matar mawa curry | Khoya matar curry 

Matar Mawa Curry or Khoya matar curry (खोया  मटर की सब्जी ) is a creamy, delicious and tasty gravy dish from North Indian cuisine. To make this recipe matar (green peas) is cooked in onion tomato based gravy along with mawa. It is a simple and amazing dish that cannot be ignored. The main ingredient of this recipe is matar (green peas). If you are bored with paneer gravy dishes, cook this dish. It can be easily made with available ingredients at home as it does not need a lot of ingredients. It is loved by all groups either elder or kids.

matar-mawa-curry

This khoya matar curry recipe has the goodness and nutrition of peas. This matar curry has slightly sweetness in taste because of peas. This is a moderately spicy yet flavorful dish. Mawa gives it a grainy texture. To make this matar mawa curry, fresh green peas are used but if they are not in season, you may use frozen peas. Like other curries it also has onion tomato based gravy but some people cook this without tomatoes. It doesn’t require lengthy process and can be prepared in less than 25-30 minutes.
Because of richness, you can prepare it for guests or on a special occasion. You can serve this curry with naan, laccha paratha or jeera rice.

khoya-matar-curry

Check out other matar recipes: Methi matar malai,  matar curry,   matar pulao,   aloo matar ki sabji


Course:   Main Course
Cuisine:   Indian
Prep. Time:  15 minutes
Cooking Time:   25 minutes
Serving:   4

Ingredients:

2 cup green peas
3 tbsp. oil
½ tsp. cumin
A small pinch heeng
2 bay leaves (tejpatta)
4 black peppercorn (kali mirch)
4 cloves
1 green cardamom
1 tbsp. ginger garlic paste
1 medium size onion, finely chopped
1 green chilli, slit in between
3 tomatoes, pureed
½ tsp. turmeric powder
½ tsp. red chilli powder
½ tsp. coriander powder
¾ tsp. degi mirch
1 cup khoya (mawa), grated 
Salt to taste
1 tbsp. kasuri methi
¼ tsp. garam masala
½ lemon juice
½ cup cream

Instructions:

Boil the green peas in a pressure cooker for 2 whistles or until they become soft.


Heat 3 tbsp. oil in a pan on medium flame. Add ½ tsp. cumin seeds and a small pinch of heeng. Let them crackle. 
Add bay leaves, black pepper, cloves and green cardamom.


Add 1 tbsp. ginger garlic paste. Sauté till raw aroma goes away.


Add chopped onion and green chilli. Cook till they become golden brown.


Add tomato puree and mix. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and degi mirch.


Saute till oil starts to separate.


Add mawa and mix. 


Add boiled peas and 1 cup water.


Add salt to taste, kasuri methi and garam masala. Mix well.


Cover with a lid and cook for 2 minutes on low flame.


After 2 minutes remove lid and add lemon juice. 


Add fresh cream or malai. Mix properly. Switch off the flame.


Serve hot with your favorite Indian bread.


Tips:

  • You can skip onion and garlic.
  • If there is no availability of fresh peas, it can be cooked with frozen peas.
  • You may add malai in place of khoya.
  • Consistency of gravy depends on your choice.
  • You can add some cashews to thick the gravy.
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Tinda Curry | Tinde ki Rasili Sabzi

Tinda curry (टिंडे की रसीली सब्ज़ी) is a healthy and vegan recipe from North Indian cuisine. It is prepared with tinda, tomatoes and spices. It is a no onion no garlic recipe. It is much similar to lauki (bottle gourd) in taste and texture. It can be cooked in pressure cooker or in instant pot. Tinda curry is a quick and easy to make recipe. Tinda which is also known as round gourd or apple gourd is available during summer season. This vegetable is very healthy and nutritious like lauki. It is high in water content and fibre. This recipe is good for diabetic and heart patients. It cures constipation and helps in weight loss. Tinda can be cooked as a curry, stuffed or dry vegetable. To make tinda curry, tindas are peeled, chopped and cooked with tomatoes and spices like turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and amchoor powder. It can be cooked in onion tomato based gravy. Some people add potatoes along with tinde. The addition of tomatoes gives it a tangy fla...
1 comment
Read more

Potato coins with cheese dip

 Potato coins with cheese dip  Crispy Poha Potato coins are delicious, crispy snacks and appetizer recipe that is prepared with poha, potatoes and spices. This is a vegan  recipe. This is a deep fried and easy recipe. These pops or nuggets are an all-time favorite snack. This is a good option for weekend or any occasion. You may also add these in your party menu. To make this recipe, poha is washed and soaked in some water and mixed with boiled potatoes and spices like black pepper powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, amchoor powder, chaat masala and herbs. Herbs give an aromatic flavor to these coins. The addition of poha gives some crispiness. You can make it without investing too much time and effort. Potato coins can be served with green chutney and tomato ketchup. Here I have prepared cheese dip. These pops can be made for breakfast or evening snacks. These can be served as appetizer or snacks. So now let’s start the process of potato coin. Cuisine:   Indian...
Post a Comment
Read more

Kashifal ki Sabji | Kaddu ki Sabzi | Pumpkin Recipe

Kashifal or kaddu ki sabzi is a light and tasy recipe that is prepared with kashifal (pumpkin) and various basic spices. This is a no onion no garlic and vegan recipe. In North India, this is also very popular in the ‘Bhandaras’ so people often known as this bhandare wali kashifal ki sabji. This is one of the most frequently made North Indian dry veg. This kashifal is highly nutritious, rich in potassium, phosphorus, vitamins, minerals and high in dietary fiber. Kashifal (pumpkin) has very high antioxidant level and beta carotene. Kashifal ki sabji is simple, easy to make and does not need more ingredients. You can make khatti meethi kashifal ki sabji by adding sugar or jeggary. You can give ‘Khatta’ (Sour) taste by adding amchoor powder, imli or chopped raw mango. Methi dana (fenugreek seeds) are used in place of cumin seeds. They give an amazing flavor and aroma. Along with methi seeds we add basic spices like turmeric powder, coriander powder and red chilli powder. You can cook...
Post a Comment
Read more

Cheese Stuffed Appe

Cheese Stuffed Appe | Cheesy Appam Cheese stuffed appe is a delicious, tempting and mouthwatering breakfast recipe. It’s a perfect breakfast option for cheese lover. It is easy to make and a unique variation of appe and of course a vegetarian recipe. Everyone likes appe so I thought to give a different variation to appe. The goodness of cheese makes them a perfect delight.  To make appe, a batter is made with rava, curd and eno and tempered with red chilli powder, curry leaves and rai. You will need an appe or paniyaram pan. Pour this batter in pan and cooked until the outer layer become crunchy and properly cooked from inside. You may add any vegetables that you like or available in your kitchen. This soft and spongy appe will give you a burst of flavors. Cheesy twist makes this recipe perfect to serve for guests. You can impress them with this delicious dish. You can serve this for breakfast, weekend parties, get together or as an evening snack. These cheesy appe can be served wi...
Post a Comment
Read more

Soya masala

Vegan Nutri Masala | Soya Nuggets Curry Soya masala is a delicious wholesome curry recipe that is prepared with soya chunks. Soya chunks are also known as meal maker, nutri, soya nuggets and soya vadi. It is a vegan and gluten free recipe. Because of its texture, it is also known as vegetarian’s “non veg meal”. Soya chunks are also available in the form of soya granules in the market. It is very nutritious and rich in protein. This delectable North Indian recipe is packed with healthy elements. It is similar to any gravy recipe. The gravy is prepared by mixing the onion-tomato paste in a melange of spices which leads to an exceptionally flavored curry. Most Indians love gravy recipes and what better way to use a meat substitute than in delicious gravy. Use medium size soya chunks for this recipe. Don’t forget to boil and squeeze all water of soya nuggets. This method gives an amazing taste to soya bean nuggets. Then they are sautéed with ginger garlic paste, onion, tomatoes and spices ...
Post a Comment
Read more