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Makhana Magic: Fasting Feast Curry

Indulge in a mouthwatering delight packed with the goodness of lotus seeds loaded with antioxidants, protein, and essential minerals. Savour every spoonful and reap the benefits of this nutritious curry!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 106
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup phool makhana, fox nuts or lotus seeds
  • A large tomato, finely chopped
  • A medium potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup A2 yogurt, whisked
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp ginger paste
  • 1/2 tsp green chili paste, as per taste
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder, as per taste
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tbsp A2 ghee
  • Rock salt, Sendha namak, as per taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  2. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
  3. Stir in ginger paste and green chili paste. Sauté for a minute.
  4. Add cubed potatoes and cook for a few minutes until partially cooked.
  5. Reduce the heat and add whisked a2 yogurt to the pan. Mix well to combine everything.
  6. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and rock salt. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.
  7. Add phool makhana to the curry and stir to coat them with the spices.
  8. Cover the pan and let the curry simmer on low heat until the potatoes and phool makhana are cooked and tender.
  9. If the curry becomes too thick, add a little water to adjust the consistency.
  10. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Power tips and variations:
  1. Use vegetables as per allowance during the fasting period.
  2. Vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, and spinach are generally permitted. However, onions, garlic, and some leafy greens are often avoided.
  3. You can add cashew paste or coconut milk instead of A2 yogurt.

Notes

  • Makhana contains an amino acid called tryptophan, which can help promote relaxation and improve sleep quality.
  • Rich in minerals like magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus and contains antioxidants like flavonoids and phenols, which help neutralize free radicals.
Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in the loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid them.