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Shahi Paneer (also
called Kadai Paneer, Paneer Butter Masala) ) is a
preparation of Cheese, Cream and Tomato Curry. It is thick,
creamy and spicy stew prepared therefrom, a mainstay of
Indian cuisine.
It is primarily a punjabi dish most popular in northern part
of India. The word Paneer is the Hindi term for Cottage
Cheese. The word Shahi is the Hindi term for Royal, which
translates to Royal Cheese - as the dish it is very thick
and creamy.
Shahi Paneer or Cottage Cheese Curry is a popular vegetarian
delight. Shahi Paneer tastes good as well as stands high on
nutrition chart. Before describing the method to prepare
Shahi Paneer let us tell you the nutritional value of the
Shahi Paneer. It contain 510 calories, 225 calories from fat
many other nutrients like sugar and proteins. Try this royal
dish with SurfIndia now. Shahi Paneer rocks with Butter Naan.
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Ingredients (Serves: 6)
• 250 gm: Paneer (cottage cheese)
• 1/4 cup: Beaten curd
• 1/2 cup: Milk
• 1 1/2 cup: Tomatoes (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
o 2 tsp: Grated paneer
o 1 tsp: Chopped coriander |
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Method
1. Chop paneer into 2" fingers.
2. 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.
3. Blend in a mixer till smooth.
4. Heat remaining ghee, add gravy and other ingredients
except milk and paneer. Boil to get a very thick gravy.
5. Just before serving, heat gravy, add milk and paneer
fingers and boil for 3-4 minutes.
6. Garnish with chopped coriander and grated paneer.
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