Shahi Paneer Recipe

How to make Shahi Paneer

Prep Time : 26-30 minutes

Cook time : 26-30 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Medium       

Ingredients

• Paneer (Cottage cheese) cut into cubes400 grams

• Oil 2 tablespoons

• Onions finely chopped2 medium

• Cashewnuts 15-20

• Tomatoes finely chopped5 medium

• Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon

• Coriander powder 1 tablespoon

• Salt to taste

• Butter 2 tablespoons

• Cream 1/2 cup + for garnishing

• Kasoori methi powder 1 teaspoon

• Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon

• 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.