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Paneer Makkana Kari
  • Serving Size 1 Small Cup (100 g)
  • Calories154.3 kcal
  • Carbs13.3 g (53.1 kcal)
  • Protein5.5 g (21.9 kcal)
  • Fats8.8 g (79.3 kcal)

Paneer 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: 20 minutes

Serves: 7 persons

Ingredients
Cream
1 Table Spoon
Ghee clarified butter
3 Table Spoon
Tomato ripe local
250 Grams
Coriander leaves
15 Grams
Onion big
100 Grams
Turmeric powder
2 Grams
Paneer
100 Grams
Salt
1 Tea Spoon
Water
100 Milliliter
Ginger garlic paste
1 Tea Spoon
Garam masala powder
1 Tea Spoon
Cumin powder
0.5 Grams
Red chilli powder
1 Tea Spoon
Coriander powder
0.5 Tea Spoon
Makhana lotus seeds dried
100 Grams
Instructions
1
Chopping
Wash and finely chop the onions, coriander leaves, tomato
2
Grinding
Add chopped tomatoes in a blender and make a puree.
3
Frying
Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pan or kadai. Add makhana/lotus seeds and saute till crisp and the color changes to light golden. Remove and keep aside. Similarly fry the paneer pieces and keep aside.
4
Sauteing
Heat ghee again in the same pan. Then add finely chopped onions and saute till light golden or golden. Add ginger garlic paste. Saute well.Stir and sprinkle the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and garam masala powder. Stir and saute till the fat leaves the sides of the mixture.
5
Cooking
Add water. Add the roasted makhana and paneer pieces. Stir and simmer for 3 to 4 mins on a low flame. Garnish with coriander leaves and cream.
6
Serving
Server paneer makhana hot with roti or naan or kulcha or paratha or steamed basmati rice or jeera rice.
Nutrition Label

Paneer Makkana Kari

  • Serving Size1 Small Cup (100 g)
  • Calories154.3 kcal
  • Carbs13.3 g
  • Fiber1.7 g
  • Sugar2.9 g
  • Protein5.5 g
  • Fat8.8 g
  • Saturated fat5.1 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat2.5 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat0.6 g
  • Cholesterol16.1 mg
  • Sodium272.2 mg

Glycemic Index

30 Low
Low
Medium
High

Low glycemic impact due to protein and fat slowing carbohydrate absorption.

How to flatten the spike

  • Eat protein portions first before rice or bread
  • Take a short walk after eating to help regulate blood sugar

Compare & Substitute

NutrientPaneer Makkana KariMatar Makhana KooraMatar makhana sabziMatar makhana shobji
Calories154.3 kcal130.3 kcal130.3 kcal130.3 kcal
Carbs13.3 g13.2 g13.2 g13.2 g
Protein5.5 g3.9 g3.9 g3.9 g
Fat8.8 g6.9 g6.9 g6.9 g
Fiber1.7 g2.5 g2.5 g2.5 g
Sugar2.9 g1.5 g1.5 g1.5 g
Sodium272.2 mg270.3 mg270.3 mg270.3 mg
Cholesterol16.1 mg16.1 mg16.1 mg16.1 mg

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