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:
Prepare the Cashew Paste:
- Drain the soaked cashew nuts and blend them into a smooth paste with a little water.
Saute Onions:
- Heat ghee or oil in a pan. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Add Ginger-Garlic Paste:
- Add ginger-garlic paste to the onions and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
Add Tomato Puree:
- Pour in the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
Add Spices:
- Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.
Add Cashew Paste:
- Add the cashew paste to the mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Add Milk and Cream:
- Pour in milk and cream. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Add Paneer:
- Gently add the paneer cubes into the gravy. Mix carefully to coat the paneer with the gravy.
Simmer:
- Let the Shahi Paneer simmer for 5-7 minutes on low heat. This allows the flavors to meld together.
Finish:
- Sprinkle garam masala and crushed kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) over the Shahi Paneer. Mix gently.
Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.
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