Paneer Methi Malai

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Paneer Methi Malai

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :25 Min

Cook Time : 40 Min

Total Time : 1 Hr 5 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • 2 cups methi (fenugreek) leaves


  • 300-400 gms paneer cut in cubes


  • 1/2 bowls green peas boiled


  • 1 nos large onion sliced


  • 2 nos tomatoes sliced


  • 4-5 nos cloves garlic sliced


  • 1/4 cups cashews


  • 1 tsp red chili powder


  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder


  • 1 tsp curry meat masala powder


  • 1 tsp green chilies-coriander leaves chutney


  • 1 cups milk


  • 1 tsp kasoori methi powder


  • 1 tsp salt


  • 1/2 bowls cream


  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Directions

  • Microwave cashews in milk for 1 minute (or on stove) till softened.
  • Wash thoroughly methi leaves. Cut and soak them in salted water for 30 minutes. Drain water and squeeze to get rid of all moisture.
  • Shallow fry paneer till light golden in color. Remove and keep them immersed in warm water.
  • Heat oil in nonstick pan and fry the methi and green peas till methi has lost its raw smell. Remove and keep aside.
  • Wipe pan and heat oil again. Add sliced onion and garlic and cook till onions are light golden in color.
  • Add tomatoes and cook till tomatoes are mushy.
  • Add all the dry masalas, green chutney, and little water. Cook till water almost dries up. Cool and puree it along with cashews and milk. Add additional water to get a smooth consistency.
  • Wipe pan again. Add very little oil and add kasoori methi, paneer, methi, peas, and paste. Sauté.
  • Add salt to taste. Add milk for required gravy consistency. Simmer on low heat till all flavors are incorporated.
  • Finally add the cream. Adjust any seasoning according to taste.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes and serve with roti/naan/rice.