Shahi Paneer

Shahi Paneer is considered to be a mainstay dish especially in the Northern parts of India. Shahi which means 'Royal' and Paneer when translated is ' Cottage Cheese' gives Shahi Paneer a royal feel to it. However, Shahi Paneer is a famous dish liked by many and is available in almost all the hotels, restaurants and roadside eateries. 'Shahi Paneer' is undoubtedly one of the most popular dishes originating from India. Presented below is the cooking method to prepare the famous Indian dish of Shahi Paneer along with the ingredients required.

Ingredients (Serves: 6)

250 gm:Paneer (cottage cheese)
1/4 cup:Beaten curd
11/2 cup:Milk
1 1/2 cup:omatoes (chopped fine)
1/2 cup:Onion (chopped into strips)
1/2" piece:Ginger chopped fine
2-3:Green chillies chopped fine
2-3:Cardamoms (crushed)
1/2 tsp:Garam masala
1/2 tsp:Red chilli powder
2 tsp:Tomato sauce
3 tsp:Ghee or butter
Salt to taste
For Garnish
- 2 tsp:Grated paneer
- 1 tsp:Chopped coriander

Method

Chop paneer into 2" fingers.
Heat half the ghee. Add onion, ginger, green chilli and cardamom. Fry for 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for 7-8 minutes, covered. Add curd and cook for 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and cool.
Blend in a mixer till smooth.
Heat remaining ghee, add gravy and other ingredients except milk and paneer. Boil to get a very thick gravy.
Just before serving, heat gravy, add milk and paneer fingers and boil for 3-4 minutes.
Garnish with chopped coriander and grated paneer.

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Manju

On Nov 09, 2011 10:05 AM

Its really very good recipe, its looking so yummy, i surely try this...... thanks

Shilpa rajput

On Sep 10, 2011 11:15 AM

I like shahi paneer . but pictures are average so keep it up.

Rupsi

On Aug 30, 2011 02:09 PM

Its very gud recipe i just loved it

Chef kuldeep chauhan

On Aug 12, 2011 04:17 PM

This is a authentic recipe so very delicious plz enjoy

Tara bisht

On Aug 08, 2011 05:01 PM

Yes it is very easy to cook i luv it

Jishi

On Jul 15, 2011 10:49 AM

I tried....it was realy yummy...thank u..

Shweta

On Jun 01, 2011 12:00 PM

Hey buddies.........its really very easy to make ,,bt the special thing is tht in this reciepe its mah hubby's fav..........nd i love to make it......but i like the new way which they serve us...........

Veer

On May 16, 2011 01:27 AM

Soory.shahi paneer is not make like this.

Anjum

On May 14, 2011 08:11 AM

Wow it was very tasty and easy to make.....

Rashmi

On May 12, 2011 11:45 AM

i love shahi paneer

Kritika bhardwaj

On May 07, 2011 09:50 AM

Amazing yr .........i m happy to learn that how to make shahi paneer .....i always thought that its too tough to make shahi panner that why i hav never tried it ...but its too easy .....i think ......

Mahak

On Apr 14, 2011 10:35 AM

Aaj ghar jaa kar zaroor banao gii

Dr.Rina

On Apr 11, 2011 10:32 AM

Easy to make and ..yum yum!!heavenly delicious!!!

Ananya

On Mar 25, 2011 12:06 PM

Today s my daughters bday...i was thinking of something spl...i think this seems simple n delecious too...tks for the receip....share my exp.after prepaing n eating.......

Ritu

On Mar 18, 2011 02:21 PM

This recipe is very easy

Nimisha Sethi

On Mar 17, 2011 11:51 AM

Very delicious

Preet

On Mar 17, 2011 11:01 AM

Seems like its quite Easy 2 make. Thanks

Nisha sandeep

On Feb 28, 2011 07:06 PM

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