How to make Shahi Paneer Recipe

Shahi Paneer is a delicious North Indian dish that is popular in restaurants and homes alike. It is made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a rich, creamy gravy made with onions, tomatoes, cream, and a blend of aromatic spices. If you want to make Shahi Paneer at home that tastes like it's straight out of a restaurant, follow these simple steps:

Ingredients:

• 250g paneer
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 2-3 cloves
• 2-3 green cardamom pods
• 2 tbsp ghee
• Salt to taste

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Instructions:

1. Heat ghee in a pan with added cumin seeds. When they start to splutter, add bay leaf, cloves, and cardamom pods.
2. Add properly chopped onions and salt until they turn golden brown.
3. Add ginger and garlic paste and cook for a few more minutes.
4. Add chopped tomatoes, salt, and all the spices (except garam masala powder) and cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
5. Remove the bay leaf, cloves, and cardamom pods and blend the mixture to a smooth paste.
6. Pour the mixture back into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Add cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
8. Cut the paneer into small cubes and add them to the gravy. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
9. Add garam masala powder and cook for another minute.
10. Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.

Tips:

• Use fresh paneer for the best taste.
• Kindly adjust the amount of cream as per your taste.
• Add a pinch of sugar if the tomatoes are too sour.
• You can also add cashew nuts or almonds to the gravy for a richer taste.
• Garnish with fresh green coriander leaves before serving for makes presentation good

Conclusion:

Shahi Paneer is a popular Indian dish made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a creamy and aromatic sauce. To prepare it, onions are sautéed until golden brown, and then ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, and tomato puree are added. Spices like turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala are added for flavor. Cashew nut paste and fresh cream are incorporated to create a rich and creamy texture. The paneer cubes are gently cooked in the sauce and flavored with crushed kasuri methi. Finally, it is garnished with chopped coriander leaves. Shahi Paneer pairs well with naan, roti, or rice, offering a delightful and indulgent dining experience.

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