Shahi Paneer from India

Shahi means royal. Shahi in Hindi means royal so the dish prove its true meaning .The recipe of shahi paneer is very simple.

Ingredients for Shahi Paneer:

• 250 Grams Paneer
• 1 Onion - finely chopped
• 3-4 Tomatoes - finely chopped
• 1/4 cup beaten curd
• 8-10 Cashews (Raw)
• 2 Green Chilies, finely chopped
• 1/2" piece Ginger, finely chopped
• 1 large garlic clove, finely minced
• 2-3 Cardamoms  crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilly Powder
• 2 teaspoon Tomato Sauce
• 2-3 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 cup Water
• Salt to taste

How to make Shahi Paneer:

Cut the paneer into small Pieces . Soak cashews in warm milk for 20-30 mins and then blend it. Keep cashew paste aside.

To prepare Shahi Paneer, heat oil in a frying pan. Add chopped onion and fry till it gets light brown. Now add ginger, garlic, cardamoms and green chilies. Then add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder and salt . Stir the mixture and fry it for 5-6 mins. Add chopped tomatoes and cashew paste and cook it for 5-6 mins.

Add crushed curd, tomato sauce and cook it further. Add water based on the thickness of the gravy required . Add paneer cubes and gently simmer it for few minutes.

Garnish it with grated paneer and chopped cilantro leaves.