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Shahi Paneer is one of the most popular dish. This is everyone’s favorite dish. This is a very delicious North Indian curry made with paneer. This is the traditional recipe that has been followed by the generational and has been main stay peroration in the North Indian dish since the time of the Mughals. This is a royal recipe. Shahi Paneer consists of thick rich gravy which is deliciously creamy. I have shared this recipe step by step in an easy way so that you can try very well. This recipe is pure authentic restaurant style even better than that. Even after making this Shahi Paneer recipe, you will get so many compliments from your loved ones. I have shared this recipe with some methods so that anyone can cook this easily.

In this recipe I have used tomatoes and onions to prepare a creamy sauce. Some prefer to use just onions and skip tomatoes to get the light-yellow color, but I have used both to get the orange color. This recipe is naturally gluten free as I have not used sugar on it.

This recipe will show you an exactly perfect Shahi Paneer, so with these simple steps, you can easily make this restaurant worthy Shahi Paneer masala or any other specific ingredients to make this dish.

Health Benefits – There are so many benefits of paneer. It is rich in calcium, which is important for maintain strong bones and teeth, as is made from milk, which contains healthy fats including omega-3 fatty acids. These facts are important for brain function, health and reducing inflammation in the body. It is high in protein and a good source of vitamin B. So overall is very healthy for our body.

Ingredients

• 20 pieces cottage cheese
• 2 diced chopped onions
• 4 diced chopped tomatoes
• 4 green chillies
• 1 small piece ginger
• 8-9 chopped garlic cloves
• 1 tsp chopped coriander leaves
• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp fresh curd
• 1 tsp kasuri methi
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 small piece cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 1 black cardamom
• 4 green cardamoms
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 cumin powder
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

Recipe

• First take a pan and put the oil on it.

• Add butter but it is completely optional.

• Add all the whole spices like cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, black cardamom, green cardamoms and cook for 1 min.

• Now add roughly chopped onions and sauté for 1 min.

• Then add garlic cloves.

• Add chopped ginger.

• Now add roughly chopped tomatoes.

• Please add green chillis if you want some spicy taste otherwise you can skip it.

• Then add cashews for a rich creamy texture.

• Put salt and keep stirring for some time.

• Now pour the water as required and cover with the lid then cook for 10 mins on a medium flame.

• Transfer the cooled mixture into the blender and blend to the smooth paste.

• Take a bowl and add curd on it.

• Add all the spices like kashmiri red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and cumin powder then make a smooth paste.

• Heat the oil on the same pan but I have washed the kadai again because I want the best result.

• Please add butter but this is completely optional but use for better taste.

• Then add ginger julians.

• Add slit green chillis if you do not like much spicy then skip it.

• Now at this stage pour curd puree and keep stirring otherwise it can be curdled but make sure flame should be low.

• Strain the paste on a strainer to give a silky and creamy texture, this is a very important step so cannot be avoided.

• I have added 1/2 cup of water while straing the mixture.

• Add more water after mixed the mixture as u required but I have added 1 n 1/2 cup of water and cook for 5 mins.

• Now add some chopped fresh coriander leaves.

• Add kasuri methi to give a nice aroma.

• Then add paneer pieces and mix gently.

• Pour some cream to give an extra creamy texture and give more taste to the gravy.

• Serve it.

• Preparation Time – 10 mins
• Cooking Time – 25 mins
• Total Time – 35 mins

• Cuisine – Mughlai
• Serving – 4

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shahi Paneer spicy?

No, Shahi Paneer is generally mild, creamy, and slightly sweet.

Can I make it vegan?

Yes. Replaces paneer with tofu and cream with coconut cream or cashew cream.

Important Tips

• I did not use garam masala if you want so you can use it at last.
• You can use sugar or honey for some sweetness.
• Adjust the quantity according to your choice.
• This Shahi paneer recipe uses uncooked paneer however you can deep fry the paneer until light brown and add into the curry for variations.
• You can even use melon seeds instead of cashews.
• I have soaked the cashews for half an hour, but you can use directly.
• I have used fresh malai instead of cream.
• Make sure curd should not be sour.
• Crush kasuri methi with hands so that flavor may be more hence.

Serving Suggestions

• Butter Naan
• Lachha Paratha
• Tandoori Roti
• Tawa Roti
• Jeera rice

Nutritional Values

• Calories – 500 kcal
• Protein – 14 gm
• Fat – 19 gm
• Sugar – 4 gm
• Iron – 5 gm
• Fiber – 2 gm

Note

The nutritional values mentioned above are approximate and may vary depending on the ingredients used, their quantities, cooking method, and serving size is also matter.