Shahi Paneer is a popular Indian dish that is creamy, rich and packed with flavor. Here's an easy recipe to prepare restaurant-style shahi paneer at home:
Ingredients:
- 250g paneer
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 green cardamom pods
- 2 cloves
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
Instructions:
- Cut the paneer into small cubes and keep them aside.
- Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, green cardamom pods and cloves to the pan. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Add finely chopped onions and ginger-garlic paste to the pan. Cook until the onions turn golden brown.
- Add tomato puree to the pan and cook for a few minutes.
- Add red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and salt to the pan. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
- Add paneer cubes to the pan and mix gently.
- Add heavy cream to the pan and mix well.
- Cook the paneer for 2-3 minutes or until the gravy thickens.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with naan, roti or rice.
Your restaurant-style shahi paneer is ready to be enjoyed at home!