Shahi Paneer Recipe

Name: Shahi Paneer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 Cashew Nuts; 2 Tablespoons Water, Plus 1/2 Cup, Divided; 1 teaspoon Oil; 1 Tablespoon Ghee; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds; 1 whole Bay Leaf; 4 Tablespoons Tomato Puree; 1 teaspoon Crushed Garlic; 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Ginger; 1 Green Chili; 1 pinch Salt To Taste; 2 teaspoons Coriander Powder; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 1/2 teaspoons Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper Or Red Chilli Powder; 1 can (160g Size) Nestle Cream; 1/2 teaspoons Sugar; 3/4 teaspoons Garam Masala; 7 ounces, weight Paneer, Cubed; Chopped Coriander, For Garnish; Warm Rice Or Naan, To Serve

Servings: persons

10 Cashew Nuts
2 Tablespoons Water, Plus 1/2 Cup, Divided
1 teaspoon Oil
1 Tablespoon Ghee
1/2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds
1 whole Bay Leaf
4 Tablespoons Tomato Puree
1 teaspoon Crushed Garlic
1/4 teaspoons Crushed Ginger
1 Green Chili
1 pinch Salt To Taste
2 teaspoons Coriander Powder
1 pinch Asafoetida
1/2 teaspoons Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Turmeric Powder
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper Or Red Chilli Powder
1 can (160g Size) Nestle Cream
1/2 teaspoons Sugar
3/4 teaspoons Garam Masala
7 ounces, weight Paneer, Cubed
Chopped Coriander, For Garnish
Warm Rice Or Naan, To Serve

1
In a grinder, place cashew nuts and 2 tablespoons water.
2
Process until it forms a smooth paste.
3
Set aside.
4
In a pan set over medium heat, toss in the oil and ghee.
5
When the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds and bay leaf.
6
Let cook until cumin seeds are fragrant and sizzle.
7
Add in the tomato puree, crushed garlic, crushed ginger, green chilli and salt.
8
Give it a quick mix and let cook until the tomato puree releases the oil.
9
Add the coriander powder, asafoetida, paprika, turmeric powder and cayenne pepper.
10
Combine well and let cook for 1-2 minutes.
11
At this point, throw in the cashew nut paste, Nestle cream and sugar.
12
Stir to combine.
13
Cook for a few minutes.
14
Add the remaining 1/2 cup water and allow the mixture to simmer for some 5 minutes until it slightly thickens.
15
Finally, toss in the garam masala and the cubed paneer.
16
Mix well to coat the paneer cubes evenly and let cook just 1 or 2 minutes.
17
Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro and serve with warm rice or naan!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 Cashew Nuts, 2 Tablespoons Water, Plus 1/2 Cup, Divided, 1 teaspoon Oil, 1 Tablespoon Ghee, and more.

Yes, Shahi Paneer falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shahi Paneer

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