Shahi Paneer
This Indian paneer recipe is a symbol of royalty and richness. Its a typical restaurant style mouth-watering dish cooked in creamy and thick spicy gravy.
Ingredients
| Paneer | 250 Gram , cubed (Indian cottage cheese) | |
| Yogurt | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) , beaten (Indian/Greek) | |
| Milk | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Tomatoes | 1 1/2 , chopped | |
| Onion | 1 Small , sliced | |
| Chopped ginger | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Chopped green chili | 1 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Green cardamom powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Garam masala powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Cayenne pepper powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Tomato sauce/Tomato ketchup | 3 Teaspoon | |
| Clarified butter | 3 Teaspoon , divided (ghee) | |
| Water | 40 Milliliter | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| For garnishing | ||
| Chopped coriander leaves | 1 Teaspoon |
Directions
MAKING
1. In a pan add 1 ½ teaspoon of ghee (Clarified butter). Once the ghee is hot add onion, chopped green chili, chopped ginger, and green cardamom powder. Stir well. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the onions are lightly brown.
2. Add tomatoes and salt to taste. Stir well . Pour water (20 ml) and cook for another 6-7 minutes.
3. Add the beaten yogurt, and water (20 ml). Cover with a lid and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Let it cool and then blend it into a smooth paste.
4. In a pan add 1½ tsp of ghee (Clarified butter). When it becomes hot add the blended paste.
5. Add cayenne pepper powder, tomato ketchup/sauce, and garam masala powder. Mix well.
6. Lower the heat and add the milk, and paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and mix it together. Cover with a lid and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes.
SERVING
7.Garnish with chopped coriander/Cilantro leaves and serve hot.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 306Calories from Fat 132
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15 g23.1%
Saturated Fat 8 g40%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 737 mg30.71%
Total Carbohydrates 23 g7.7%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 15 g
Protein 21 g42%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
