Shahi Paneer

Shahi Paneer

Shahi paneer is a very popular North Indian dish which is served with rice or roti. Shahi means rich and so it is definitely a tasty dish also. It is easy to make and fast moving in restaurants.

Basic info about the recipe

Cuisine                                                     - North Indian

Serves                                                      - 2 people.

Ingredients:

1.   Paneer                                 - 150 gms

2.   Onion                                   - 1 large

3.   Tomato                                - 1 large

4.   Cashew nuts                       - 5-6 nos

5.   Turmeric powder                 - ½ tsp

6.   Red chilli powder                - 1 tsp

7.   Coriander powder               - 1 tsp

8.   Salt                                       - to taste

9.   Kasoori methi                      - 1 tsp

10.           Fresh cream                 - 1 tbsp

11.           Butter                            - 1 tsp

12.           Oil                                  - 2 tsp

Method: Cut paneer, onion and tomato into cubes.

Heat oil in a pan.  Put onion, tomato and cashew nuts and  stir fry for 2 mts. Add turmeric, red chilli and coriander powder and stir for a minute.

 Switch off the gas. Let it cool. Grind this to a paste.

Transfer the paste to the pan. Add sufficient water and cook well.

Add paneer pieces, kasoori methi and butter. Let everything cook together.

Finally add cream and serve hot.