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Washing
Wash and chop the vegetables and keep them aside.
- Serving Size 1 Small Cup (100 g)
- Calories167.7 kcal
- Carbs15.3 g (61.4 kcal)
- Protein4.0 g (16.0 kcal)
- Fats10.0 g (90.3 kcal)
Kaalan Makkana Kari recipe
Makhanas are low in calories also a good source of protein, carbohydrates, fiber, magnesium, potassium, iron, and zinc. HINT: Makhana act as an anti-oxidant, very light and easy to digest.
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
Ghee clarified butter
2 Table Spoon
Tomato ripe local
200 Grams
Chillies green - all varieties
10 Grams
Coriander leaves
15 Grams
Ginger fresh
0.5 Tea Spoon
Asafoetida
1 Grams
Cumin seeds
1 Tea Spoon
Turmeric powder
2 Grams
Rice bran oil
1 Table Spoon
Salt
1 Tea Spoon
Water
100 Grams
Red chilli powder
1 Tea Spoon
Makhana lotus seeds dried
100 Grams
Instructions
1
2
Grinding
Combine chopped tomato, green chili, and ginger. Make a smooth puree in the blender using 1 – 2 tablespoons of water. Set aside.
3
Frying
Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a kadhai. Fry the foxnuts (makhana) until crisp. Transfer to a plate. In the same kadhai add mushrooms and fry till they turn light golden in color. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
4
Sauteing
Heat oil in the same kadhai. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida. Fry for 10 – 20 seconds. Next, add the tomato masala and fry the masala over low heat. Add the spices, salt, and cook till the oil starts separating from the tomato masala.
5
Cooking
Add the roasted foxnut and mushrooms, stir to combine nicely. Adjust the quantity using water. Cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve.
Nutrition Label
Kaalan Makkana Kari
- Serving Size1 Small Cup (100 g)
- Calories167.7 kcal
- Carbs15.3 g
- Fiber1.7 g
- Sugar0.6 g
- Protein4.0 g
- Fat10.0 g
- Saturated fat4.5 g
- Mono unsaturated fat3.2 g
- Poly unsaturated fat1.7 g
- Cholesterol15.7 mg
- Sodium408.8 mg
Glycemic Index
30 Low
Low glycemic impact due to fat and fiber slowing carbohydrate absorption.
How to flatten the spike
- Add a protein source like dal, paneer, or yogurt
- The fiber content helps moderate blood sugar spikes
Compare & Substitute
| Nutrient | Kaalan Makkana Kari | Aloo makhana curry | Alu makhana kari | Batatyachya makhana rassa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 167.7 kcal | 150.8 kcal | 150.8 kcal | 150.8 kcal |
| Carbs | 15.3 g | 15.3 g | 15.3 g | 15.3 g |
| Protein | 4 g | 3.6 g | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 10 g | 8.4 g | 8.4 g | 8.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 1.7 g | 1.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Sugar | 0.6 g | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 408.8 mg | 340.3 mg | 340.3 mg | 340.3 mg |
| Cholesterol | 15.7 mg | 13 mg | 13 mg | 13 mg |
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