Irresistible Hyderabadi Dum Ka Paneer (Slow-cooked Cottage Cheese)
Slow-cooked Cottage Cheese (Irresistible Hyderabadi Dum Ka Paneer) is a traditional Hyderabadi dish known for its rich and aromatic flavors. This dish is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the spices to infuse into the cottage cheese, creating a mouthwatering experience.
Ingredients
- 500g cottage cheese (paneer), cut into cubes
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 onions, finely sliced
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 1/4 cup cashew nuts, ground into a paste
- 1/4 cup fresh cream
- 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp saffron strands, soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Add the cottage cheese cubes to the marinade and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add the tomato puree and cook until the ghee separates from the masala.
- Add the marinated cottage cheese cubes and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cashew nut paste, garam masala, and saffron-infused milk. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and let it cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes.
- Once the cottage cheese is tender, stir in the fresh cream and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Heavy-bottomed pan Tight-fitting lid
Tools
Cutting board Knife Bowl Whisk
Serving suggestions
Serve the slow-cooked cottage cheese with naan or steamed rice for a delightful meal.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can also add a pinch of nutmeg and mace powder to the dish.
Cost
$15