Paneer Makhana
Indian
Intermediate
Main CourseDelicious Paneer Makhana Curry: A Comforting North Indian Dish
Paneer Makhana
32 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
20
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Paneer makhana curry combines soft cottage cheese, crunchy lotus seeds, and sweet green peas in a creamy, mildly spiced gravy. Finished with cream and honey, this North Indian classic delivers layers of aroma and flavour. It’s a wholesome, comforting dish for festive meals or cosy family dinners.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
200 gramsPaneer (cottage cheese), cubed
1/4 cupGreen peas, boiled
2 cupsLotus seeds
5 tablespoonsGhee
1Onion
1Tomato
1Green chilli
1 inchGinger, roughly chopped
4–5Garlic cloves
to tasteSalt
1 teaspoonCumin seeds
1 teaspoonRed chilli powder
1 tablespoonCoriander powder
1 teaspoonCumin powder
1/4 teaspoonTurmeric powder
1/4 teaspoonGaram masala powder
1/4 teaspoonDried fenugreek leaves powder
2 tablespoonsFresh cream
1 tablespoonHoney
for garnishFresh coriander sprigs