Rich, creamy, quick and easy authentic Indian shahi paneer (cottage cheese curry) recipe made with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and simple Indian spices.

Shahi Paneer

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By Vinay Kumar

Feb, 18th

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Servings
4 persons
Cook Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
10 - 12

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 5 tomatoes
  • salt
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 200 grams paneer

Instructions

  • To a kadhai, add oil and let heat for a few seconds on medium flame. Add sliced onions, garlic and ginger and let cook until lightly browned.Add cubed tomatoes and salt. Cover and let cook on medium flame for 10 minutes.
  • Take off the lid, lightly sauté the mixture pressing down the softened tomatoes with the back of the wooden spoon.Add garam masala, chilli powder and cover and cook for additional 5 minutes.Turn off the flame and add 1/2 cup of water. Let the mixture cool to room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of water and puree again.Transfer the puree back to wok and cook for a couple of minutes on low flame for 3-4 minutes until it just begins to boil from the edges. Add honey and mix. Turn off the flame and add cream. Mix . Add cubed paneer and mix gently