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Shahi Paneer Recipe

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Shahi paneer is an Indian recipe made with paneer or Indian cottage cheese. The gravy is creamy and delicious. We used cashew nuts to thicken it but you can also use blanched almonds. Adding heavy whipping cream is entirely optional but it definitely adds to the richness of this restaurant-style shahi paneer recipe.

 

Tips for making the perfect restaurant-style shahi paneer

If you plan to buy paneer, look for malai paneer in the refrigerator section of your international store. Malai paneer tends to cook soft and tastes better than regular paneer. All ingredients used in the recipe should be readily available in Indian and international stores. Kasuri methi is optional but it does add a nice taste to the dish. You can make your own kasuri methi. Just wash fresh fenugreek leaves and dry them in shade. Once dried, store them in an airtight container for up to a year. If possible, use freshly ground cardamom powder for the best taste.

Shahi paneer
Shahi Paneer recipe

Shahi Paneer

Indian cottage cheese cubes in creamy cashew-based curry
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Blend tomato and cashews and keep aside.
  • In a pan, melt ghee on medium heat.
  • Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cardamom pods, whole peppercorns, and cinnamon stick.
  • Sauté for a minute and add onions, minced garlic and minced ginger.
  • Brown slightly and add tomato-cashew paste.
  • Sauté until fat separates.
  • Add the dry spices – turmeric, chili, cumin-coriander, garam masala powders.
  • Add sugar and salt as needed and add a cup of water slowly to dissolve lumps.
  • Add more spices as needed and bring to a boil.
  • Add paneer.
  • Add dried fenugreek leaves and cardamom powder.
  • Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  • Garnish with cilantro and stir in heavy cream.
  • Give it a last stir and serve with rice or naan or roti.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Shahi Paneer
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480 Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g60%
Saturated Fat 22g138%
Cholesterol 95mg32%
Sodium 49mg2%
Potassium 238mg7%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 19g38%
Calcium 595mg60%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Vitamin A 582IU12%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword cashewnut, easy, Vegetarian
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By FoodLifeAndMoney in June, 2020

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