Shahi Kaju Matar Makhana Sabzi – Wedding & Party Style Recipe

12 Sep Shahi Kaju Matar Makhana Sabzi – Wedding & Party Style Recipe

Last Updated on October 29, 2025 by blessmyfoodbypayal

Shahi Kaju Matar Makhana Sabzi – Wedding & Party Style Recipe with step wise pictorial and video method.

When the richness of cashews meet with nutritious makhanas and when these both amalgamate with the freshness of green peas, this recipe takes the birth.

When it comes to royal and rich dishes, it is usually the Paneer which grabs all the attention and you all, especially Vegetarians can relate to it.

But this is one such recipe which is not a paneer but still have that very same class and attitude. If you serve it to your guests, they are definitely not going to tease you at your back for not serving paneer. Lol.

And this is a dish that feels luxurious like paneer but not heavy.

We have made this recipe completely vegan but if you are not vegan, you have few things to do to make it more rich and delicious. Just use desi ghee in place of oil and at the end, fresh cream or malai can be added for extra royalty. Also, in addition to onion, tomatoes and cashews, you can also add curd.

This dish is indeed a marriage of multiple benefits which comprises of high proteins, low calories, rich fibre, healthy fats and rich proteins, all coming from lotus seeds, peas and cashews.

So in nutshell, this is such a great dish for both indulgence and wellness.

The beauty of this dish lies in it’s royal touch because of cashews, yet remains deeply comforting like home food.

This recipe can be served with plain or jeera rice, roti, paratha or naan. All you need to do is to add little extra water for serving with rice and less for otherwise.

STEP WISE PICTORIAL RECIPE OF SHAHI KAJU MATAR MAKHANA SABZI

Take oil in a pan and add cashews and lotus seeds. Saute on low heat for 7-8 minutes or until lotus seeds turn crisp. Take them out.

For making PUREE, add onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chilies, green cardamoms, cashews and water in a pan.

Put a lid and boil for 15-20 minutes until everything turns soft.

Let it cool completely and then grind to a smooth puree.

For making SABZI, add oil in the same pan and add whole spices like cumin seeds, bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves and black cardamom. Saute until cumin splutter.

Add puree, salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder. Give them a mix.

Put a lid and let it cook. As the paste is having onion paste too, it will splash so cook with a lid. Do stir at intervals to prevent the mixture from sticking at the bottom.

When you see the oil separating, add green peas and water. Mix.

Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until peas turn soft enough to eat.

Add roasted makhane+cashews and mix. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.

Lastly add kasuri methi, garam masala and fresh coriander leaves. Mix.

Serve hot.

SHAHI KAJU MATAR MAKHANA SABZI – RECIPE CARD

Shahi Kaju Matar Makhana Sabzi - Wedding & Party Style Recipe

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Shahi Kaju Matar Makhana Sabzi is a rich, royal curry with creamy texture, perfect for festive meals and special occasions.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

1 cup = 250 ml

FOR MAKING PUREE

• 3 onions
• 3 tomatoes
• 5-6 garlic cloves
• 1 inch piece of ginger
• 2 green chilies
• 3 green cardamoms
• 8-10 cashews
• 1.5 cup water

FOR MAKING SABZI

• 1 cup green peas
• 2 cups makhana/fox nuts
• 10-12 cashews
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 bay leaves
• Small piece of cinnamon
• 3 cloves
• 1 black cardamom
• 1 tsp Kashmiri Red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp kasuri methi
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves
• 3 cup water
• 3 tbsp oil

Instructions

 

• Take oil in a pan and add cashews and lotus seeds.
• Saute on low heat for 7-8 minutes or until lotus seeds turn crisp.
• Take them out.
• For making PUREE, add onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chilies, green cardamoms, cashews and water in a pan.
• Put a lid and boil for 15-20 minutes until everything turns soft.
• Let it cool completely and then grind to a smooth puree.
• FOR MAKING SABZI, add oil in the same pan and add whole spices like cumin seeds, bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves and black cardamom.
• Saute until cumin splutter.
• Add puree, salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder.
• Give them a mix.
• Put a lid and let it cook. As the paste is having onion paste too, it will splash so cook with a lid.
• Do stir at intervals to prevent the mixture from sticking at the bottom.
• When you see the oil separating, add green peas and water. Mix.
• Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until peas turn soft enough to eat.
• Add roasted makhane+cashews and mix.
• Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
• Lastly add kasuri methi, garam masala and fresh coriander leaves. Mix.
• Serve hot.

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