Shahi Paneer

Shahi Paneer is a rich and creamy Mughlai dish that is a favorite in Indian cuisine. It is made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a luxurious gravy made of cream, tomatoes, and aromatic spices.

Vegetarian Main Course Mughlai Mughlai Cuisine Paneer Creamy Rich
Shahi Paneer

Ingredients

  • 250g paneer, cubed
  • 1 cup cream
  • 2 tomatoes, pureed
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/4 cup cashews, soaked and ground to a paste
  • 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat ghee in a pan and sauté the onions until golden brown.
  2. Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the tomato puree and cook until the ghee separates.
  4. Add the turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala. Cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the cashew paste and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Add the cream and cardamom powder, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Gently add the paneer cubes and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  8. Season with salt and garnish with coriander leaves before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
12g
Fat
25g

Supplies

Large pan Wooden spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Shahi Paneer is best served with naan or jeera rice.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) to the gravy.

Cost

$10