Friday 28 September 2012

Shahi Paneer



Ingredients:
  • Paneer/ Indian Cottage cheese: 250 gms 
  • Tomatoes : 3-4 
  • Green chilli: 1-2
  • Ginger paste: 1 tbsp
  • Garlic clove: 1 (crushed)
  • Onion: 1 (large) 
  • Cashews: a few (Grind to form a paste)
  • Salt: to taste
  • Turmeric pwd: a pinch
  • Garam masala: 1 tsp
  • Thick Cream: 1/2 cup
  • Yogurt: 1-2 tbsp
  • Cumin seeds: 1/2 tbsp
  • Bay Leaf: 1
  • Oil/ Butter: 4 tbsp
  • Dry Methi leaves: a few (Optional)
Method:
  1. Cut paneer in cubes and Keep in boiling water for 4-5 mins.
  2. Tomato Paste: Grind tomatoes and green chilli to form a puree.
  3. Onion Paste:
    • Heat 2 tbsp oil/ Butter in pan. Add cumin seeds and a bay leaf. Let cumin seeds splutter.
    • Add garlic, ginger and onions. Fry till onions turn translucent.
    • Remove bay leaf.
    • Cool it and grind together to form a smooth paste.
  4. Heat 2 tbsp oil/ butter in pan. Add bay leaf (removed above).
  5. Add onion paste and cashew paste. Add salt and turmeric pwd Cook for 2-3 mins.
  6. Add tomato paste and garam masala. Cook for 10-15 mins till oil separates or till done.
  7. Add yogurt and cream. Cook for 5-7 mins.
  8. Add paneer cubes. Cook for 3-4 mins.
  9. Sprinkle dry methi leaves.
  10. Ready to serve hot with parantha.

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