Shahi Paneer Recipe
Shahi Paneer Recipe is a delicious North Indian preparation of succulent pieces of Cottage Cheese or Paneer that cooked in rich gravy of tomatoes and cream. It is simple and quick to make and is ready within 30 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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250 grams Paneer (Homemade Cottage Cheese)
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cut into cubes
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1 Onion
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finely chopped
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1 Green Chilli
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slit
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1 cup Homemade tomato puree
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3/4 cup Fresh cream
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1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
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1 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)
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1/2 teaspoon Cardamom Powder (Elaichi)
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
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Salt
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to taste
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2 tablespoons Oil
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Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
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small bunch
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finely chopped
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Shahi Paneer Recipe, heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add the cumin seeds and allow it to crackle
Step 2
Add in the green chilli and onions and saute until the onions become tender
Step 3
Once the onions become soft, add the tomato puree, turmeric powder, chilli powder, cumin powder, cardamom powder and salt
Step 4
Simmer the tomato puree along with the spices for a few minutes until you notice the gravy begin to start bubbling
Step 5
Stir in the cream, and combine well
Step 6
Finally add the cubed paneer, chopped coriander leaves and simmer for a couple of more minutes
Step 7
Once the tomatoes come to a quick boil, stir in the cream and combine well
Step 8
Finally, add the paneer, chopped coriander leaves and simmer for a couple of more minutes
Step 9
The Shahi Paneer recipe is ready to be served along with Phulka's for a weeknight dinner