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Shahi Paneer
Serves 4
30 mins
380 Kcal
Shahi paneer is usually made in a rich gravy of cream, tomatoes and many aromatic spices. Shahi represents the royal nature of the dish and is a favourite during celebrations. The gravy is usually prepared by cooking onions, ginger, and garlic in oil until browned, then ground to a paste with tomatoes, cashews, or cream. Paneer cubes are added to this sauce and simmered to give you an excellent gravy. What distinguishes Shahi Paneer is the addition of nuts, cashews or almonds, which add a subtle sweetness and richness to the flavour. Cardamom, saffron, and other spices infuse the dish, making it fragrant and flavourful without being overly spicy. Usually, Shahi Paneer is garnished using fresh cream, coriander leaves, and sometimes even saffron strands. You will often see it being served with fresh naan, roti or rice. For foodies, the delicious creamy texture, rich flavour, and subtle, luxurious taste of Shahi Paneer offer an appetising experience, whether enjoyed at lunch or dinner.
Ingredients required for Shahi Paneer
- 250 gms paneer
- 1/4 cup dairy cream
- 1/2 tbs garam masala
- 1 tbs tomato puree
- 2 tbs ghee
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbs ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 onion
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 10-12 cashews
Cooking steps for Shahi Paneer
- 1In a broad pan, over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp ghee. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds and saut for a couple of seconds till an aroma arises. Add one large chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until light brown.
- 2Mix in 2 cloves of ginger and one clove of minced garlic. Saut an additional minute until fragrant. Add 1 tsp of ground coriander, 1 tsp of garam masala powder, 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder, and 1/2 tsp of red chilli powder to the pan.
- 3Mix well and saut for about a minute. Add 2 tbsp of tomato puree and cook, stirring continuously, till it thickens. Stir in 1 cup of cashews and cook for a few more minutes or until the cashews are coated with sauce.
- 4Now, add paneer cubes in it and mix well so that they get covered with the sauce.
- 5Add 1 cup of dairy cream and mix well.
- 6Lower the heat to a simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until all the paneer is well-coated with the sauce.
- 7Season with salt according to taste and sprinkle some fresh coriander on top.
- 8You can serve this hot over basmati rice or with naan bread.
- 9With the sauce reducing, it thickens down and melds the flavours together into a rich cream that coats each cube of paneer like silken velvet.
- 10Cashews bring a pleasant nutty flavour, adding creaminess, while garam masala and coriander powder bring warmth. Its mild and creamy texture makes the paneer an excellent base for this curry.
- 11You can also give a nice, rich end to the gravy with a pinch of cardamom powder and a few strands of saffron toward the end.
- 12You may also add chopped bell peppers or cauliflower for crunchiness and nutritional benefit.
- 13Finally, add more butter or heavy cream towards the end for that extra creamy taste. Enjoy and share this recipe of Shahi Paneer with your family and friends.
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