Friday 17 August 2012

Phool Makhni/Lotus Seeds Curry

    Mostly I prefer fried Lotus Seeds with a little amount of Salt,Red chilli powder as my Evening Snack.  

                   Here is my another Version of Lotus Seeds.





Preparation Time: 20min

Serves - 4



Ingredients:


Dahi/Yogurt - 1/2litre.
Phool Makhani/Lotus Seeds - 250gm
Gram Flour/Besan/Senagapindi - 100gm
Dhania/Coriander Powder - 2tbsp
Grated Ginger - 1tbsp
Asafoetida/Hing -1 pinch
Turmeric - 1Pinch
Chopped Coriander - 1tbsp
Chopped Green Chillies - 3
Salt to Taste. 
Oil as Required.




Method:




1. In Saucepan Place 4tbsp of Oil fry the Lotus Seeds/Phool Makhani till they turn into Golden Brown.Place them in a bowl.


2.  In the same Saucepan place 1tbsp of Oil add Green Chillies toss for about a minute.Add Grated Ginger,Hing. 


3. In another Bowl place Besan/Gram Flour,Yogurt with 1/2cup of water.Mix it well so that no lumps are formed.Make a thick paste.


4. Add the Paste to the Saucepan boil with closed lid for about 5-6 min.


5. Add fried Lotus Seeds/Phool Makhani,Chopped Coriander Leaves to the Pan.


6. Adjust Salt.Turn off the Flame.






                          Can be served with Indian Flat Bread/Steamed Rice...