Friday, October 7, 2011

Shahi Paneer Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

    * Paneer - 100 gm
    * Cashew (Kaaju) - Handful
    * Cream - (1 small cup)
    * Onion - 1 (medium size)
    * Tomato - 1 (medium size)
    * Green chilli - 1
    * Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
    * Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
    * Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
    * Coriander powder - 1 tsp
    * Garam Masala - 1 tsp
    * Salt - as needed
    * Oil - a little

Directions:

    * Heat oil in a kadhai.
    * Cut paneer into small cubes. Fry over medium heat until light brown.Keep the paneer pieces aside.
    * Keep the cashew in water for 2-3 minutes to soften them.
    * Grind onion, tomato, green chilli in a blender. Fry the mixture.
    * Grind Cashew separately in a blender and make a fine paste.
    * Fry the mixture in the remaining oil until golden brown and oil starts separating.
    * Add salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala. Saute for 1-2 minutes.
    * Reduce the heat and cook until the gravy becomes thick.
    * Finally add paneer cubes and 1 tbsp cream. Heat for 5 minutes.
    * Garnish shahi paneer with cream and dry fruits and coriander leaves.