Mutter-Phool Makhana (Green Peas and Puffed Lotus Seeds) Curry

I wish you all a happy and prosperous new year ahead.

This is  my first post of 2009 after Vacation break.

Phool makhana is puffed lotus seeds and looks like pop corn with a different taste.

Here is the simple and easy recipe.

Ingredients:

1. Green peas – 1 cup
2. Phool Makhana(puffed lotus seeds) – 100 gms
3. Onion -2
4. Ginger-Garlic paste – 2 tsp
5. Tomatoes(medium,chopped)- 2
6. Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
7. Red chilly powder – 1/2 tsp
8. Garam Masala – 1tsp
9. Cashewnut paste – 1 tbsp
10. Coriander leaves
11. Butter –  2 tbsp
12. Salt

Preparation:

1. Boil green peas and keep aside.
2. Heat butter in a pan. Add lotus seeds to it and fry until light brown.Once it is fried, soak in cold water.
3. In the remaining butter, fry onion till golden brown.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste,chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder,chilly powder,gram masala powder, cashew nut paste and saute well.
5. Add fried  makhana , boiled green peas ,salt and stir well..cover and cook till done.
6. Sprinkle butter on top.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves and Cashews.
8. Serve with roti.