shahi paneer curry

Shahi paneer curry is a north indian dish eaten with roti or naan. It is paneer pieces in thick, creamy and spicy gravy. This recipe is quick to make and especially for paneer food lovers.

Ingredients for shahi panner curry:

Paneer – 200 gm.
Onion-4
Oil-2 tbsp.
Green chilly-2
Ginger paste- 1 tsp.
Garlic paste- 1 tsp.
Tomato-4 (puree)
Garam masala-1tsp.
Cream-1/2 cup
Coriander leaves
Salt
Red chilly powder

Method to make shahi paneer curry: 

Now let us look at the method for preparing it.

• Cut the onions first.
• In a pan put 1 tbsp. oil and add onions.
• Let it fry till it becomes golden brown. Also add ginger, garlic and green chilly to it either its paste or as it is.
• When the onions are done (golden brown) cool it for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Now make the paste of above mixture onions and ginger, garlic and green chilies.
• In a separate pan take 1 tbsp. oil. Heat it.
• Add some cumin seeds to it and add the paste prepared above.
• Fry for 5 minutes. When it leaves oil add tomato puree to it or if you do not want to use tomatoes you can add ½ cup of yoghurt.
• Stir it for 5 minutes again. Then add ½ cup cream (fresh). 
• Add salt, garam masala and red chilly powder according to your taste.
• Also add half a glass of water and let this gravy boil.
• At the end add paneer in cubes and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add coriander leaves for garnishing.

Serve:

serve shahi paneer curry hot with rotis or naan.

 

 

shahi paneer curry