## Bihari Makhana Aur Matar Sabzi Recipe – Easy & Delicious Recipe

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Bihari Makhana Aur Matar Sabzi Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Bihari Lunch**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 2 minutes
**Cook time:** 15 minutes
**Total time:** 17 minutes

**Cuisine:** Bihari
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Bihari Makhana Aur Matar Sabzi Recipe:

* 1 cup Phool Makhana (Lotus Seeds)
* 1-1/2 cups Green peas (Matar) – blanched
* 1 Onion – finely chopped
* 5 Cloves (Laung) – roughly pounded
* 1 Tomato – finely chopped
* 1 Green Chilli – finely chopped
* 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
* 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
* 1/4 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1/4 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1/4 teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
* 1/4 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
* 1/4 teaspoon Kalonji (Onion Nigella Seeds)
* 2 teaspoon Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – finely chopped for garnish
* 2 teaspoon Sunflower Oil – or as required
* Salt – to taste

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Bihari Makhana Aur Matar Sabzi Recipe:

1. blanch the green peas in hot water and keep aside.
2. Dry roast the makhana on medium heat for 5 minutes and keep aside.
3. Heat oil in the same pan, add the pan poran masala, cumin, mustard, fenugreek, fennel and nigella seeds and saute till the spices become fragrant.
4. Add the onions and saute until it turns translucent.
5. Roughly pound the garlic cloves using a mortar and pestle and add it to the pan.
6. Saute till the raw smell of the garlic goes away.
7. Add the tomatoes, a pinch of salt and saute until the tomatoes turn mushy.
8. Once the tomatoes are mushy add  the red chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala and mix well.
9. Now add the blanched green peas, season with salt and cook for 3 minutes.
10. Add the roasted makhana and mix well.
11. Cook Bihari Makhna Aur Matar Sabzi for another 3 minutes, switch off the heat.
12. Remove Bihari Makhna Aur Matar Sabzi into a serving bowl and garnish with the coriander leaves.
13. Serve the Bihari Makhna Aur Matar Sabzi Recipe along with Phulkas and Kadhi Bari for a delicious weeknight dinner.

### Tips for the Best Bihari Makhana Aur Matar Sabzi Recipe:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Feel free to customize this Bihari Makhana Aur Matar Sabzi Recipe recipe with your favorite complementary ingredients!

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