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    Home » Curry » Phool Makhani Curry

    Phool Makhani Curry

    Published: Jul 1, 2008 · Modified: Dec 16, 2019 by Pavani · Leave a Comment

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    I’m posting two recipes today to send them off to two events. This first one is for Open Sesame 2nd Edition. Choose a box, get a riddle, solve the riddle and post a recipe with the ingredient were the rules of Open Sesame. I thought it sounded like fun and I sent an email to Siri for my riddle. I flunked my first try, but got it right the second time. Here’s the riddle (for Box 2).

    I am a flower but adorn a bouquet, I do not

    I have an inbuilt perfume in my being

    So strong and so intense that my oil will make your insides 'hot'

    My medical impact all over the world seen.

    My 'Yorubas' infusion is the 'savior' of star wars

    I have been used as a barter by the fellow 'sadiqi's' during trades

    One does not have to fight tooth or 'nail' for me

    I am usually pink but mostly available browned in shades

    I may be dry , I may overpower your tongue

    But add a little for that midas touch

    Come now, start thinking of that spice

    Whose bite make your 'teeth' say Ouch!

    My first guess was “Peppercorn” which was wrong and costed me 5 points. Second was correct and the answer is CLOVES.

    Thanks to Siri and Dhivya for this very unique blog event.

    For the recipe, my MIL made Phool Makhani Curry with spicy clove masala. I never had phool makhani before, they look like big pop corn, but they are actually popped lotus seeds. They are pretty bland to begin with, but absorb any and all the flavors that you add.

    Phool Makhani Curry

    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 30 mins
    Total Time: 40 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: north indian
    Servings: 4 serving

    Ingredients

    • 1 Onion – medium, roughly chopped
    • 3 chilies Green
    • ¼ cup Coriander leaves
    • 2 Tomatoes – medium chopped
    • ½ tsp Chili powder Red (or to taste)
    • to taste Salt

    For the masala:

    • 6 Cloves
    • ½ Cinnamon “ stick
    • 1 Cardamom Whole

    Instructions

    • Grind the masala ingredients into a smooth powder in a spice blender.
    • Blend onions, green chilies and coriander leaves into a smooth paste.
    • Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan; add the makhanas and sauté till they turn slightly brown on all sides. (These fried makhanas can be eaten as is with a sprinkle of salt and pepper).
    • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add the onion paste and fry till it turns golden. Add tomatoes, ground masala, red chili powder and salt; cover and cook for 5-8 minutes, till tomatoes turn into a mush.
    • Add fried makhanas and mix well. Add ½ - 1 cup water, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Makhanas absorb the gravy and shrink in size. They looked like chole after done.

    Notes

    One last thing to mention is my first award ever, Trupti of Recipe Center gave me ‘Rockin Girl blogger’ award. Thank you so much Trupti for passing me this award.
    Tried this recipe?Mention @cooks_hideout or tag #cookshideout!

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    1. notyet100

      July 01, 2008 at 4:26 am

      NICE ONE WE CALLIT MAKAHNA,..AND USUALLY MIX WITH COTTAGE CHEESE FOR CURRY...

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    2. Jayashree

      July 01, 2008 at 4:52 am

      Nice recipe...congrats on your award...

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    3. Siri

      July 01, 2008 at 1:45 pm

      the curry looks yummy Pavani.. thanks for such a lovely entry for OS!!

      Hugs,
      Siri

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    4. Bhawana

      July 01, 2008 at 2:03 pm

      Pavani, this is good one. we call it makhana and normally use it in urad dal. this looks tasty. will try it.

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    5. MY WORLD OF RECIPES

      July 02, 2008 at 9:22 am

      hi pavani garu , am preethi . u have such a nice blog . mee vantalu chala bagunnayi . i have one doubt , "how to get drop down boxes for menu index? " plz reply me . and one more thing visit my blog and leave ur comment .
      bye ,
      preethi ram.

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    6. delhibelle

      July 02, 2008 at 2:01 pm

      Love it! I usually add it to matar paneer

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    7. MY WORLD OF RECIPES

      July 02, 2008 at 3:48 pm

      hi pavani garu , thanx for ur fast reply . my mail id is [email protected] , expecting early reply and plz inclde how to paste and all instructions.
      bye,
      preethi ram

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    8. MY WORLD OF RECIPES

      July 02, 2008 at 3:49 pm

      hey bytheway how to get our blog name on photos?

      Reply

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