Shahi Paneer....!!!!

Shahi Paneer is a traditional North Indian preparation.'Shahi' means Royal. The Paneer lover can make a beeline for this dish.hahaha...Actually it is a very old dish and a very rich vegetarian preparation.In this recipe Paneer pieces are cooked  in a thick, creamy and spicy gravy of tomato, onion and cashewnuts paste.

Here is the recipe:


Ingredients:


  

250 Grams Paneer

1 Onion - paste

3-4 Tomatoes - paste(finely chopped)

1/4 cup beaten curd

8-10 Cashews (Raw)

2 Green Chilies, finely chopped(optional)

1/2" piece Ginger,(paste)

2-4 small garlic clove, finely chopped or paste

2-3 Cardamoms (crushed)

1 cinnamon stick

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin powder

1 teaspoon ground coriander powder

1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala

1/2 teaspoon Red Chilly Powder

2 teaspoon Tomato Sauce

2-4 tablespoon oil

2 tbsp of low fat cream.

1/2 cup of water.

Salt to taste,pinch of sugar.

Cilantro leaves(chopped)

 

Preparation:

• Cut the paneer in small cubes.Soak them in warm water for few minutes.And then fry in a pan with little oil and salt.Keep them aside.
• Soak the cashewnuts in warm milk for 15-20 minutes.And make a thick and smooth paste of it.
• Heat oil/ghee in a frying pan. Add sugar ,fry it till brown and then add the onion paste and let it fry till it gets translucent.
• Now add ginger, garlic paste, cardamoms,cinnamon sticks and green chilies(optional).
• Then add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder and salt .
• Stir the mixture and fry it for 2-3 mins. Add chopped tomatoes and cashew paste and cook it for 5-6 mins.
• Add beaten curd, tomato sauce and cook it again. 
•  Now,add the water based on the thickness of the gravy required and let it cool.
• Blend it with blender .
• Now pour the gravy back in the pan. Add paneer cubes and gently simmer it for few minutes.
• Now add the cream .
• Garnish it with chopped cilantro or coriander leaves.
• Your dish is now ready to serve.

              

                                                                     Enjoy Your Food...!!!