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Shahi Paneer

Shahi Paneer is so famous today because it has sour curd tomato and cumin flavour so it is so much in demand. Shahi Paneer can be eaten with hot steamed rice and various floury dishes like parathas and butter naan etc
Servings 2 people
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Equipment

  • Gas stove
  • Rubber spatula
  • Sharp knife
  • Pan

Ingredients

  • 400 grams Paneer
  • 4 medium Onion
  • 3 medium Tomato
  • 7-8 pcs. Garlic
  • ½ inch Ginger
  • 2 Green Chilli
  • 10-12 pcs. Cashew Nuts
  • ½ tbsp Shahi Paneer Masala
  • 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red chillipowder
  • 1 tsp Kasuri Methi
  • ½ tbsp Salt as per taste
  • ½ tsp Garam Masala
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 6 tbsp Refined oil

Instructions

  • Add 3 tablespoons refined oil to a pan and wait till the oil is hot enough.
  • Start addingthe vegetables i.e., 3 quarterly chopped onion and tomato, 7 to 8 garlic and ½inch Ginger and 10 to 12 cashew nuts at last add 1 tablespoon Kashmiri Red chilli powder and ½ teaspoon Kasuri Methi.
  • Fry thevegetables for 5 to 10 minutes. Then let the mixture cool down and grind itinto a smooth paste. Then, sieve the mixture using a strainer until the scrapeof tomatoes is left.
  • Take another pan and add 2 tablespoons of butter and 3 tablespoons of refined oil.
  • Then take 1 onion, chop it finely, and add it to the pan. Saute for 1 minute and add paneer. Then add 2 ½ tablespoons of Shahi Paneer Masala and fry the paneer for 1 minute.
  • Later add the sieved mixture and fry it on a low medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes after the gravy starts boiling. Then add salt as per taste, ½ teaspoon Kasuri Methi churned within your palm and ½ teaspoon Garam Masala. Add some water as per requirement.
  • Forgarnishing add some chopped coriander and serve it hot.

Notes

7 nutritional benefits of eating paneer:

  • Reduces the risk of cancer. 
  • Building better bones and teeth. 
  • An essential component in weight loss programs. 
  • Aids in the normal functioning of the digestive system.
  • Ideal food for diabetic patients. 
  • Building a strong immune system. 
  • Paneer prevents and protects you from diseases.
Author: Madhu
Calories: 310kcal
Cost: 250
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Gravy