Malai Paneer

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Malai Paneer

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 25 Min

Total Time : 35 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 2 tbsp Oil or butter


  • 1 tsp dhaniya powder


  • 200-250 g fresh paneer chopped into cubes or squares


  • 1/2 cup cream


  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder


  • 1/4 tsp haldi powder


  • 1/4 tsp roasted jeera powder


  • 1 medium onion chopped finely


  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste crushed or paste


  • 1/8 tsp Garam masala powder


  • 1/4 tsp kasuri methi optional


  • 1/2 capsicum chopped finely optional


  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves optional


  • 1/4 to taste Salt

Directions

  • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and saute onion until it's brown in color. Add the crushed ginger-garlic paste. Saute for 20-30 seconds or until the raw smell fades.
  • Add the capsicum. Stir and sauté for a minute. Now add coriander powder, chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and roasted cumin powder.
  • Stir the spices well; add the paneer cubes, coriander leaves and salt. Gently mix and ensure the masala coats the paneer from all sides.
  • Add the cream and stir gently. Once the cream is absorbed after 2-3 minutes the mixture will start getting dry.
  • Add little more cream if you like to have some gravy.
  • Finally add the roasted kasuri methi over the top.
  • Switch off the gas and serve malai paneer hot with salad, roti or rice.