Shahi Paneer

Today's post is "Shahi Paneer", which literally translates to "Royal Cottage Cheese". It is a very popular gravy in Indian restaurants. It is a very rich gravy made with Paneer in Onion-Tomato-Cashew gravy. Let's get on to the post.

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Ingredients:

Paneer 1 cup

Onion 2

Tomato 3

Cashewnut 10

Almonds 7 to 8

Ginger 1 inch

Green Chilli 1

Garlic 1 or 2 pods

Red Chilli powder 1 tsp

Bay Leaf 1

Cumin Seeds 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Garam Masala Powder 1 tsp

Milk 1 cup

Kasuri Methi Leaves

Coriander Leaves

Sugar a pinch

Method:

1. Shallow fry Paneer cubes in oil until brown. Keep it aside.

2. Add oil to a pan. Once hot, add chopped onions. Saute for a minute.

3. Add ginger, garlic, green chilli, cashewnuts & almonds. Saute for 2 minutes.

4. Add chopped tomatoes & red chilli powder. Saute for 5 minutes.

5. Switch off the flame. Allow it to cool & grind it into a smooth paste.

6. Add butter to a pan. Add bay leaf, cumin seeds.

7. Add the ground paste. Saute until the gravy thickens.

8. Add salt, garam masala powder & the fried paneer cubes. Saute for a minute.

9. Add milk. Cover the pan with the lid.

10. Add Kasuri methi leaves, Coriander leaves & pinch of sugar. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

11. Switch off the flame.

12. Enjoy with roti.