Shahi Paneer Recipe| Side Dish For Flatbreads
Shahi Paneer- a rich and decadent curry with succulent paneer. Pairs well with roti, naan and kulcha
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- Paneer cubes 1.5 cups
- Milk 1/2 cup
- Onions 2 large chopped finely
- Tomatoes 1 medium pureed
- Ginger 1" bit minced
- Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
- Chili powder 1/2 tsp
- Cashews 8
- Salt to taste
- Sugar 1 tsp
- Oil or ghee 3 tbsp
- Coriander leaves for garnish
- To roast and grind:
- White pepper corns 6 -7
- Cinnamon stick 1/2"
- Cloves 2
- Bay leaf 1 torn
- Star anise 1/2
- Moti elaichi 1 pods only discard peel
Instructions
- Dry roast all spices in a pan until fragrant. Let cool and grind to a smooth powder. Set aside.
- Heat a pan with 1 tbsp oil. Add paneer cubes and fry till golden on all sides. Turn them over using tongs and do this on low flame. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the same pan with 2 tsp oil. Add cashews and fry till golden. Drain.
- Add ginger.
- Add the onions and fry till pink. Let cool. Add this to a blender along with the cashews. Blend to a smooth paste.
- Heat the same pan. Add 1 tbsp oil. Bring down flame to medium and the ground paste.
- Now cook this till it becomes a light brown color. Do not leave the gravy unattended. It will burn. Keep stirring while this cooks.
- Once it changes color, add the ground masala and the remaining spice powders and mix well. Cook for 2 mins.
- Now, add tomato puree and continue to cook till raw smell of tomato goes away. Takes 4 -5 mins. Once done add salt and sugar. Mix well.
- Once done, add the milk and mix well.
- Add paneer cubes at this stage, mix and simmer for 2 mins on low flame.
- Your Shahi Paneer is now ready.
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Disclaimer
Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.
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