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Methi Malai Paneer

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Methi Malai Paneer

Description

Methi Malai Paneer is a rich and creamy cottage cheese phenomenal side dish gravy prepared with fenugreek leaves, milk and cream. It is just perfect to serve with roti, garlic naan and even rice for lunch and dinner. It is typically, prepared with fresh methi leaves, but certainly can be prepared from dried leaves too.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 25 Min

Total Time : 35 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 2
  • 250 grams cottage cheese (paneer) cubed
  • 1 cup fresh methi leaves washed and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oil / ghee
  • 1 big cardamom
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 stick dalchini/cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paneer masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin seed
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dry feungreek leaves (kasuri methi) optional..I added for additional flavor
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cream
  • 1 teaspoon coriander leaves chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger juliennes for garnish (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or as required
  • For paste- 1 tablespoon poppy seed
  • 1 tablespoon melon seed
  • 1 green chilli
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 8-10 almonds
  • 8-10 cashewnuts
  • 4 tablespoons milk or water

Directions

  • Grind all ingredients mentioned under paste until smooth and keep aside
  • Shallow fry paneer for 2 minutes and keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add whole spices, ginger-garlic paste Sauté until the raw smell disappears.
  • Add the grounded white paste and stir well.
  • Add paneer masala, garam masala powder, roasted cumin powder, sugar and red chilli powder and mix well.
  • Next add fresh methi leaves, combine and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Now add the shallow fried paneer and stir gently.
  • Crush the kasuri methi with your palm and add to the gravy. Lastly add fresh cream, few coriander leaves and salt.
  • Switch off the gas, taste and adjust the spices if required.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves and ginger juliennes.
  • Serve methi malai paneer hot with rice or rotis, naan,etc.
Sanchita Mittal

Sanchita Mittal

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