shahi paneer

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shahi paneer

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 30 Min

Total Time : 40 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • 150 grams paneer


  • 1 medium onion chopped


  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped


  • 6 almonds


  • 6 cashews


  • 3 tbsp oil or ghee


  • 1 bayleaf


  • 2 green cardamoms


  • 2 tsp kasuri methi


  • 1/2 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder


  • 1 tsp sugar


  • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder


  • 1/2 tsp kitchen king masala powder


  • 1/2 tsp salt or as per taste


  • 1/4 cup thick yogurt


  • 1 tbsp cream


  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste


  • 1/2 cup water

Directions

  • cut the paneer into cubes and keep aside
  • heat 1 tbsp oil or ghee in a pan
  • add chopped onion, tomatoes, bayleaf, cardamoms and sugar
  • saute them on medium flame for a minute
  • add 1/4 cup water and bring the water to boil
  • to this add almonds, cashews and kashmiri red chilli powder and cook for 2-3 minutes
  • switch off the flame and let the mixture cool down to room tempreture
  • remove the bayleaf and grind the mixture to a smooth paste
  • heat 2 tbsp oil or ghee in a pan
  • add ginger-garlic paste and fry until the raw smell disappears
  • next add the prepared paste and cook for 4-5 minutes on medium flame
  • add kasuri methi, salt, garam masala, kitchen king masala, cream, yogurt and stir well
  • add water as required and simmer the gravy for 4-5 minutes
  • next add the paneer and let the gravy simmer for another 2-3 minutes
  • serve with roti, paratha, naan or any indian flat breads