How To Make Delicious Shahi Paneer
Delicious Shahi Paneer Recipe
Shahi Paneer is a delicious, creamy and rich Indian vegetable made from paneer, which is very much popular throughout the India. The word Shahi referred to royal and as the name Shahi Paneer, the dish is also a royal in taste and is made of paneer with nuts, fresh curd or cream, onion and spices. Shahi Paneer is popular all over India and in all Indian hotels and restaurants and is made in many different ways. Kewra is one of the main ingredient to make the dish royal. Kewra does not change the taste of the dish but it gives a nice aroma which makes the dish special and royal. Follow the recipe and make delicious Shahi Paneer at your home and enjoy it with rice, roti or paratha for lunch or dinner.
Shahi Paneer is a popular dish from North India that is loved by people all over the India. It is a rich and creamy curry dish made of soft paneer, onion, tomato, cream and few aromatic spices. The dish gets its name from the word "Shahi", meaning "Royal", and is usually served on special occasions such as weddings, parties, etc.
To make shahi paneer, paneer is first slightly fried in oil or ghee. Onions and tomatoes are cooked till they become soft and tender. The paneer cubes are then tossed in an onion-tomato gravy with cream and spices like garam masala, cumin, coriander powder and red chili powder. Paneer is simmered till it absorb the flavor of the spices and the gravy becomes thick.
Shahi paneer is usually served hot with naan, roti or rice. There are many recipes available for making Shahi Paneer with different flavours. Whatever the variation, Shahi Paneer is a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to be loved by everyone.
- Preparation Time :
- 5 Minutes
- Cooking Time :
- 30 Minutes
- Meal Type :
Vegetarian
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Shahi Paneer Ingredients
Ingredients
Paneer Cubes | 1 1/2 Cup (Approx 250 Grams) | Fresh Curd | 1/2 Cup |
Ginger Finely Chopped | 1/2 Teaspoon | Garlic Finely Chopped | 1/2 Cup |
Red Chilli Powder | 1/4 Teaspoon or As Per Taste | Turmeric | A Pinch |
Garam Masala | 3/4 Teaspoon | Salt | 1/4 Teaspoon or As Per Taste |
Saffron | A Pinch | Ghee or Oil | 2 Tablespoon |
Kewra Water (Optional) | 2 - 4 Drops | Cream | 3 Tablespoon |
Cumin | 1/2 Teaspoon | Cloves | 2 - 3 |
Cinnamom | 1 Inch | Cashews | 10 - 12 |
Almonds | 8 - 10 | Green Cardamoms | 3 |
Green Chilli (Slit length wise) | 1 - 2 | Chopped Onion | 2 Medium |
Chopped Tomatoes | 2 Medium | Water | 3/4 Cup |
Direction To Make
Shahi Paneer Gravy
- Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan on medium heat.
- Add cashews, almonds and green cardamom and fry until light brown.
- Now add chopped onions and green chillies and fry the onions till they become translucent, while stirring continuously.
- Add the tomatoes and fry until the tomatoes are soft and the mixture is mashed.
- Add some water to it mix well and cook for a minute.
- Turn off the flame, cool for some time at room temperature and transfer the mixture to a blender.
- Blend the mixture to make a smooth paste or puree. If you find the paste too thick, you can add some water. Sieve the curry to get a really fine and smooth curry.
Shahi Paneer
- Add 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan and heat it on medium heat. Add cumin, cinnamon and cloves and fry them for a minute, until you get a nice aroma.
- Stir constantly and add ginger, garlic and fry for a minute.
- Now add onion tomato paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt and fry it for 3 - 4 minutes till the masala cooks well and the raw aroma of the spices disappears.
- Using a wire whisk or a beater, beat the curd to make it smooth.
- Turn down the heat to low and add curd to the pan and mix well. Cook it for about 5 minutes with continuously stirring.
- Add 3/4 cup of water and saffron and mix well. Cook it until the gravy thickens, or else you will see traces of oil on the surface of the gravy.
- Taste the gravy and add spices whatever required.
- Add paneer to the gravy and cook on low heat for about 2 minutes, stir occasionally.
- Add cream and kewra water and mix a little.
- Turn off the gas.
- Transfer the shahi paneer to the bowl and garnish it with cream.
- Enjoy shahi paneer with roti or rice at your lunch or dinner.
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