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Shahi Paneer Recipe

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4 people
Author: Amelia

Ingredients

  • 400 g Paneer (Cottage cheese) cut into cubes
  • 2 medium Onions finely chopped
  • 5 medium Tomatoes finely chopped
  • Oil 2 tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 15-20 Cashew nuts
  • Cream 1/2 cup + for garnishing
  • 1 teaspoon Kasoori methi powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Green cardamom powder

Instructions

  • In a non-stick kadai (Wok), heat oil and sauté onion and cashew nuts lightly. Add tomatoes and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until tomatoes are soft and pulpy.
  • Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Let this mixture cool then transfer to a mixer, add a little water, and grind to make a smooth paste. Transfer this paste back to the kadai.
  • Now, add butter, cover the kadai with a lid and cook for 10 minutes on low heat.
  • Add ½ cup cream and mix then immediately add paneer cubes, kasoori methi powder, green cardamom powder, garam masala powder, and mix well.
  • The wonderful shahi paneer is ready to serve. Garnish with cream and serve hot.