Tuesday 11 October 2011

An Indian Cheese with creamy and rich gravy.

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 Cottage cheese cooked in onions & tomatoes based creamy gravy,with dry fruits and fresh indian spices


Ingredients:

200 gms Paneer
2 Medium Onions
1" Ginger
3-4 Garlic Pieces
2 Green chillies
1/2 tsp White Pepper Powder
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
3/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
3-4 tbsp Cream
1/4 cup Dry fruits (Cashew Nuts, Raisins, Makhane)
1/2 cup Milk
8-10 tbsp Vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Preparation:
  • Heat oil in a kadhai.
  • Cut paneer into small cubes. Fry over medium heat until light brown.
  • Keep the paneer pieces aside.
  • Saute the dry fruits in one tablespoon of oil.
  • Grind onion, ginger, garlic, green chilli in a blender and make a fine paste.
  • Fry the mixture in the remaining oil until golden brown and oil starts separating.
  • Add salt, red chilli powder, white pepper, turmeric powder, garam masala. Saute for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add milk to make the gravy. Bring the gravy to boil. Reduce the heat and cook until the gravy becomes thick.
  • Put a portion of the dry fruits in the gravy while it is being cooked. Keep the rest of dry fruits for decorating.
  • Finally add paneer cubes and 1 tbsp cream. Heat for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish shahi paneer with cream and dry fruits and coriander leaves.



Shahi Paneer is a very festive main dish that is creamy and rich in flavor. It is usually a special occasion dish. Shahi Paneer is a very popular and rich vegetarian recipe.Shahi Paneer is very similar to Makhni Paneer. The major difference is that Paneer is not fried for 'Shahi Paneer'This Indian specialty goes by different names. Paneer cooked in rich gravy with tomatoes, butter and cream its bound to be a heavenly and a rich gravy. Paneer lovers will make a beeline for this dish so make sure you have sufficient quantities tucked away in the kitchen. Tastes great the following day too!
Shahi paneer (hotel style) is an easy tasty recipe to prepare the traditional favorite shahi paneer in typical hotel style of cooking. Mouthwatering ...!!!