Shahi Paneer

Shahi Paneer is a popular Indian dish made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a rich and creamy tomato-based gravy. Here’s a basic recipe for Shahi Paneer:

Ingredients:

• 250 grams paneer, cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 cup cashew nuts, soaked in water for 30 minutes
• 1/2 cup fresh cream
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
• 1 teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), crushed (optional)
• Chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat ghee or oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
3. Add tomato puree and cook until the oil starts to separate from the masala.
4. In a blender, grind the soaked cashew nuts into a smooth paste using a little water if needed.
5. Add the cashew nut paste to the pan and mix well with the masala.
6. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, ground coriander, and salt. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.
7. Add fresh cream and mix until well combined.
8. Add paneer cubes and gently mix them with the gravy. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
9. If using sugar and kasuri methi, add them now and mix well.
10. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.

Enjoy your delicious Shahi Paneer! You can adjust the spices and consistency of the gravy according to your taste preferences.