Shahi Paneer

How To Make Shahi Paneer

1. To a pan, add oil and heat.
2. Add chopped onions and fry till they turn slightly golden.

3. Add tomatoes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add cashews, almonds, garlic, ginger, salt, Shahi jeera, and butter.

6. Add 1 cup water and mix well.

7. Add the whole spices and cook for 4-5 minutes.

8. Blend the mixture to a smooth paste.
   Tip: Remove the whole spices from the mixture before you blend. Spices have a very strong taste and flavor if blended, which might over power this light gravy.

9. In the pan, add butter, chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander leaves and paneer. Mix well and let it simmer on low flame
   Tip: To make the paneer cubes soft, add them to bowl of warm water and keep them immersed for just 5 minutes.

10. Add the blended paste to the pan, and add some water to it.

11. Add condensed milk and salt as per taste and cook for 10 mins by covering the pan with a lid.

12. Add cream and cook for another 2 minutes.

13. Garnish with cream, cashews and coriander.
14. Serve warm and enjoy.

Did You Know?

Although referred to as cottage cheese, unlike cheese, paneer doesn’t melt.