SHAHI PANEER

SHAHI PANEER

Ingredients for Shahi Paneer Recipe

1. Paneer (Cottage cheese) cut into cubes 400 grams
2. Oil 2 tablespoons
3. Onions finely chopped 2 medium
4. Cashewnuts 15-20
5. Tomatoes finely chopped 5 medium
6. Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
7. Coriander powder 1 tablespoon
8. Salt to taste
9. Butter 2 tablespoons
10. Cream 1/2 cup + for garnishing
11. Kasoori methi powder 1 teaspoon
12. Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon
13. Green cardamom powder 1/4 teaspoon

METHOD

Step 1

Heat oil in a non stick kadai. Add onions and cashewnuts and sauté lightly. Add tomatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes or tomatoes are pulpy.

Step 2

Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt and sauté.

Step 3

Transfer this mixture into a mixer jar, cool and grind to a paste with a little water. Transfer the mixture into the same kadai.

Step 4

Add butter, cover and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Add cream and mix well. Add paneer, kasoori methi powder, garam masala powder, green cardamom powder and mix well.

Step 6

Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with some cream and serve hot.