Palak Makhana Recipe (Navratri Fasting / Vrat Recipe)

Step 1: We begin the Palak Makhana by washing the spinach thoroughly under running water

Step 2: Drain the spinach and cook it in a pressure cooker with little bit of turmeric powder, cumin seeds and green chillies for 2 whistle

Step 3: Once the whistle is done let it cool down till the pressure comes out naturally

Step 4: Blend it into paste and keep it aside

Step 5: Roast the makhana with ghee on a flat bottomed non-stick pan

Step 6: Remove the makhana and in the same pan add little bit of oil and temper the cumin seeds and add the tomatoes

Step 7: Cook until they loose all the liquids and add all the spice powders

Step 8: Add little water and simmer it for 2 minutes

Step 9: Add the blended spinach mixture along with milk and simmer it for 3 minutes again

Step 10: Finally, add the makhana and bring it to a boil

Step 11: You can serve your creamy Palak makhana with Ajwain puri or Jeera pulao to make a complete wholesome meal