Shahi Paneer

Shahi paneer is a preparation of paneer cottage cheese in a thick gravy made up of cream, tomatoes and spices from the Indian subcontinent. Paneer is the word for cottage cheese, and shahi is the term for royal (in reference to the Imperial Court).

Preparation Time: 15 mins   
Cooking Time: 15 mins   
Total Time: 30 mins     
Makes 3 servings 

Ingredients

For The Sautéed Paneer
1 cup paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1 tbsp oil

For The Shahi Gravy
1 tbsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
1 tbsp chopped cashewnuts (kaju)
2 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp ginger patse
1/2 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1 1/2 tbsp ghee
1/2 cup grated onions
2 sticks cinnamon (dalchini)
2 bayleaves (tejpatta)
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 cup fresh tomato pulp
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
salt to taste
1 tbsp fresh cream

Other Ingredients
1/2 cup boiled green peas

For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)


Recipe :

For the sautéed paneer:
1. Combine the paneer, chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt in a deep bowl and 
        toss well.

2. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the paneer mixture and sauté on a  

        medium flame for 3 minutes. Keep aside.

For the shahi gravy:

1. Combine the poppy seeds, cashewnuts and milk in a bowl, mix well and keep aside 

        to soak for 30 minutes.

2. Add the ginger and garlic paste and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste. Keep aside.

3. Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame 

        for 3 minutes.

4. Add the cinnamon, bayleaves and cloves and sauté on a medium flame for 30 

        seconds.

5. Add the chilli powder and ¼ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 

        1 minute.

6. Add the tomato pulp, gram masala, cumin seeds powder, coriander powder and salt, 

        mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

7. Add the prepared paste and ¼ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame 

        for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

 How to proceed:

1. Add the green peas, sautéed paneer and fresh cream in the prepared shahi gravy, 

        mix gently and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

2. Serve immediately garnished with coriander.

Nutrient values:

Energy	349 cal
Protein	10.7 g
Carbohydrates	14.3 g
Fiber	3.5 g
Fat	27.5 g
Cholesterol	1.6 mg
Sodium	16.9 mg

@ Manali' s Recipes