Ingredients
- Paneer (cottage cheese) – 200 grams
- Onion – 1 large (sliced)
- Cashews – 10-12
- Green cardamom – 2-3 pods
- Cloves – 2
- Cinnamon – 1 small stick
- Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
- Tomato – 1 large (pureed)
- Yogurt – 2 tbsp
- Fresh cream – 2 tbsp
- Ghee or oil – 2 tbsp
- Tulashi Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp
- Tulashi Red Chili Powder – ½ tsp
- Tulashi Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
- Garam masala – ½ tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Water – as needed
- Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) – 1 tsp (crushed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base:
- Heat 1 tbsp ghee or oil in a pan. Add cashews, onions, and sauté until golden brown.
- Cool the mixture and blend it into a smooth paste.
- Cook the Masala:
- In the same pan, heat the remaining ghee. Add cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw aroma fades.
- Add the onion-cashew paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes & Tulashi Spices:
- Mix in tomato puree, Tulashi Turmeric Powder, Tulashi Red Chili Powder, and Tulashi Coriander Powder. Cook until the oil separates.
- Add Creaminess:
- Whisk yogurt and stir it in gradually. Cook for a few minutes on low heat to avoid curdling.
- Simmer with Paneer:
- Add water to adjust the gravy's consistency. Bring it to a boil, then add paneer cubes.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Finish & Serve:
- Stir in fresh cream and sprinkle garam masala and kasuri methi.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.
Enhance the authentic flavors of your Shahi Paneer by using Tulashi Turmeric, Chili Powder, and Coriander Powder for a rich and aromatic experience!
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