Sulekha Curry Leaf

Shahi Paneer

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Ingredients
  • Paneer 14oz block (home-made or store bought), cubed
  • Oil 3 tbsp
  • Onions 2 small, finely copped
  • Tomato Sauce 1, 8oz can
  • Garlic 3 cloves, finely chopped
  • Ginger 1 tbsp, grated
  • Green Chili to taste, finely chopped
  • Cumin Powder 2 tsp
  • Coriander Powder 2 tsp
  • Garam Masala 2 tsp
  • Cashew Pieces cup
  • Milk- 1 cup
  • Water 1 1/2 cup
  • Sugar 1 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Cilantro 5 sprigs, finely chopped for garnishing
Methods
  • Soak cashews in milk for about 15 min or until ready to use.
  • Heat 2 tbsp Oil in a medium size non-stick wok on medium to high heat.
  • Add Onions and fry until they start to dry out.
  • Add Ginger, Garlic and Green Chili and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add Tomato Sauce, stir well and cook until oil separates.
  • While Onions/Tomato Sauce is cooking, blend soaked Cashews and Milk in a blender until smooth.
  • Once Onion/Tomato mixture is ready, add Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder and GaramMasala - mix well.
  • Add Cashew and Milk mixture and mix well. There should be no lumps in the gravy.
  • Add Water, Salt and Sugar and bring to boil.
  • While waiting for the gravy to boil, saut cubed Paneer in 1 tbsp oil, on medium to high heat in a non-stick pan.
  • Once Paneer is light gold/brown in color, take it out on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  • Once gravy comes to a boil, add in Paneer and mix.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or with additional broken cashews.
  • Serves 6.
Tips
  • Paneer is very delicate. Take care to handle it gently or it will break up very easily.
  • If you like thicker or thinner gravy, adjust the amount of water.

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