BhavnaShahi paneer is a typical North Indian dish eaten with roti or naan.Shahi paneer is preparation of paneer pieces in a thick, creamy and spicy gravy
Shahi Paneer
Ingredients
- Butter 1 Tablespoon
- Ginger piece 16 Cubic Centimeter , chopped finely (1 inch piece)
- Garlic cloves 4 Large , chopped finely
- Turmeric powder 1/2 Teaspoon
- Cashews 3 Tablespoon , broken
- Red chili powder 1/2 Teaspoon (as per taste)
- Red onion 1 Cup (16 tbs), finely chopped
- Paneer 1 Cup (16 tbs)
- Paprika powder 1 Teaspoon (as per taste)
- Shahi paneer garam masala 1 Teaspoon (as per taste)
- Nutmeg powder 1 Pinch
- Cardamom powder 1/4 Teaspoon
- Tomato puree 1 Cup (16 tbs)
- Brown sugar 1 Tablespoon (Optional)
- Kasoori methi 1 Tablespoon
- Cream 1/4 Cup (4 tbs)
- Water 1/2 Cup (8 tbs)
Instructions
MAKING
- 1.In a nonstick pot melt butter and add ginger, garlic, turmeric powder, cashews, red chili powder and onion and cook for about 5 minutes.
- 2.In a frying pan add 3 tbsp oil and shallow fry paneer till golden brown and keep aside.
- 3.To the onion mixture add paprika powder, shahi paneer garam masala, nutmeg powder and cardamom powder and cook till the onion is done.
- 4.Stir in water, turn off the stove, and run hand blender into it to make a smooth puree.
- 5.Stir in tomato puree and bring to a boil adding more water if needed.
- 6.Once it is bubbly and boiled, lower temperature and add brown sugar.
- 7.Add kasoori methi or dry fenugreek leaves, cream and salt to taste and stir.
- 8.Then add the paneer into the gravy.
SERVING
- 9.Serve with naan roti paratha rice.
