What is an easy recipe for Shahi Paneer?

What is an easy recipe for Shahi Paneer?

 Shahi Paneer is a delightful Indian dish made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a rich, creamy, and aromatic gravy. Here's a simple recipe for Shahi Paneer:

Ingredients:

• 250g paneer (cottage cheese), cubed
• 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 cup cashew nuts, soaked in warm water for 15 minutes
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi), crushed
• Chopped fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cashew Paste:

   • Drain the soaked cashew nuts and blend them into a smooth paste with a little water.

2. Saute Onions:

   • Heat ghee or oil in a pan. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

3. Add Ginger-Garlic Paste:

   • Add ginger-garlic paste to the onions and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.

4. Add Tomato Puree:

   • Pour in the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.

5. Add Spices:

   • Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.

6. Add Cashew Paste:

   • Add the cashew paste to the mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

7. Add Milk and Cream:

   • Pour in milk and cream. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

8. Add Paneer:

   • Gently add the paneer cubes into the gravy. Mix carefully to coat the paneer with the gravy.

9. Simmer:

   • Let the Shahi Paneer simmer for 5-7 minutes on low heat. This allows the flavors to meld together.

10. Finish:

    • Sprinkle garam masala and crushed kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) over the Shahi Paneer. Mix gently.

11. Garnish and Serve:

    • Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves.
    • Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.

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