Shahi Paneer recipe... Easy !!!

Hey Chunkies!

Today, I will be sharing the recipe of Sufi aunty ( one of the best cooks from my family ) . She hails from Bangalore as well as Kerala and she is best known for her easy yet yummy dishes. I am too glad to share one of her recipes.

I am usually not a great fan of vegetarian dishes but this recipe made me a big fan of paneer. So today, I will be sharing the easiest recipe of . . . SHAHI PANEER!

Shahi Paneer is a royal dish originated the Mughals. Shahi itself means royal or rich. Thus, this recipe is going to be rich in taste.

Okay, so without further delay let's have a look at the recipe!!!

                     SHAHI PANEER

Ingredients:

. Large onions - 200 g

. Tomatoes - 3

. Cashews - 30 g

. Oil - 50 ml

. Red chilli powder - 1 to 2 tsp

. Garam masala - 1 tsp

. Coriander powder - 2 tsp

. Jeera powder - ½ tsp

. Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp

. Salt - 2 tsp

. Sugar - 2 tsp

. Kasuri methi - 1 tbsp

. Butter or ghee - 2 tbsp

. Fresh cream or cream of freshly boiled milk - 2 tbsp

Method:

1. Sauté the chopped onions, tomatoes and cashews until the onions turn golden brown with oil.

2. Let it cool.

3. Grind it well.

4. In a pan, heat butter/ghee and add in red chilli powder, garam masala, coriander powder, Jeera powder, turmeric powder and 1 tsp of salt.

5. Now, add the ground mixture to the pan and add water to form a thick gravy-like consistency .

6. Cut the paneer into equal-sized cubes.

7. In a smaller pan, boil the paneer with sugar and 1 tsp of salt.

8. Now, drain the paneer and add it to the gravy.

9. Let it boil for 3 to 5 minutes.

10. Switch off the stove.

11. Add the cream and kasuri methi.

Hope you guys enjoy this recipe. Let me know in the comments below if you want me to tell any other recipe.

Love, 

Sheeren