Shahi Paneer Recipe
Chunks of Cottage cheese sauteed with ginger, garlic, onions and tomatoes;garnished with cashews and raisins, cooked in creamy sauce. A royal vegetarian delight.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices & Seasoning
Creamy Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare Paneer
Cut the paneer into small cubes and keep them aside.
- 2
Prepare Spices
In a small bowl, mix turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cooking
- 3
- 4
Add Aromatics
Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and slit green chili to the pan. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- 5
Incorporate Tomatoes and Spices
Add the pureed tomatoes to the pan. Stir in the spice mix you prepared earlier. Cook until the oil separates from the mixture, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Add Paneer and Water
Gently add the paneer cubes and water to the pan. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 7
Make it Creamy
Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 8
Garnish
Finally, add chopped cashews and raisins on top. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
