Shahi Paneer Recipes

Shahi paneer is a typical North Indian dish eaten with roti or naan. Shahi paneer is preparation of paneer pieces in thick, creamy and spicy gravy prepared in tomato, onion and cashew nuts paste. To give it a little spicy edge green chilies and brown cardamoms are added to it along with garam masala. Because of its richness, it is usually served in parties, dinners and other occasions which require a special menu. Here Ananda provides a simple and easy Shahi paneer recipe. IngredientsrnANANDA PANEER 400 gmsrnOnion quartered 2 large2 largernCloves 3rnBlack peppercorns 4-5rnCinnamon 2 one inch sticksrnBay leaf 1rnGreen chillies, slit 2rnGinger paste 1 teaspoonrnGarlic paste 1 teaspoonrnCashew nut paste 1/4 cuprnANANDA DAHI 1/2 cuprnCream 1/2 cuprnSaffron (Kesar) a pinchrnGaram masala powder 1/2 teaspoonrnSalt to tasternGreen cardamom powder 1/4 teaspoonrnMethodrnCut the paneer into a half inch wide and one inch long pieces.rnBoil the onions in a quarter cup of water. Drain and allow cooling. Grind to a fine paste.rnHeat the oil in a kadai, add the cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon and bay leaf and sauté till fragrant.rnAdd the green chillies and boiled onion paste and sauté for three to four minutes on low heat so it does not get colored.rnAdd the ginger paste and garlic paste and continue to sauté for half a minute.rnAdd the cashew nut paste and sauté for another two minutes.rnAdd the yogurt and sauté till the water from the yogurt gets absorbed.rnStir in the cream, saffron and garam masala powder and salt to taste.rnAdd the paneer and stir gently to mix.rnSprinkle green cardamom powder and serve hot.