Shahi Paneer [Cottage Cheese]

by Monica Uppal Popli -
Shahi Paneer (Cottage Cheese)
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  • CourseMain Dish
  • CuisineIndian
Shahi Paneer (Cottage Cheese)
Print Recipe
  • CourseMain Dish
  • CuisineIndian
Ingredients
  • 1 cup paneer cubes
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 inch piece ginger
  • 4 flakes garlic
  • 1 small tomato
  • 2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)
  • 1 tbsp cashew pieces
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp ghee
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.
  2. Add chopped ginger and garlic and fry till garlic looks tender. Now add sliced onion. When onion turns translucent put the diced tomato. Cook till the tomatoes wilt completely.
  3. Let the mixture cool. Put it in a blender and make paste. You may a couple of spoons of water if it does not grind well.
  4. Heat ghee in a pan, when its hot, add cashew pieces, fry them till golden. Sprinkle kasoori methi, stir. Add salt, red chili powder and immediately pour the onion mixture paste into the pan. Put 1/4 cup water. in the pan, stir well and let it come to a boil.
  5. Slowly incorporate the milk, stirring frequently. Toss in the paneer cubes and simmer for a few minutes.
  6. Serve hot.
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