Shahi Paneer is a delicious vegetarian preparation of paneer (Cottage Cheese) in a thick gravy made up of cream, tomatoes and spices from the Indian subcontinent. This dish can be served with bread, Naan or steamed rice.
Ingredients
- 1- onion
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- Ginger, chopped
- Tomatoes- 2 nos.
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 2-3 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp –vegetable masala
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 15 Paneer Cubes
- 2 Butter cubes
- 6 nos- Cashew nuts
Method
To prepare the thick gravy stir fry chopped onion, garlic, tomatoes, ginger and cashew nuts in butter. Keep it for cooling. Then mix it well in a blender. Next, put a pan on medium flame and heat 3 tablespoons of butter in it. Add the chilli powder, coriander powder and vegetable masala to it. Pour the mixed puree into the pan and mix well. Cook for a minute till the gravy turns thick and add the paneer cubes to it.. Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. Add the butter cubes to it. It’s your choice to add some fresh cream to make this dish more creamy. This will add to the taste. Serve hot with bread, Naan, or steamed rice.