Shahi Paneer

Punjabi Shahi Paneer in 5 easy steps
(Serve 3)

Ingredients:

1) 200 gms of Paneer cut into pieces (cottage cheese)
2) 3 tablespoons of ghee/butter/oil
3) 1 small onion
4) 2-3 green chili
5) 2 medium tomatoes
6) 1" piece of ginger
7) 2 cloves of garlic
8) 2 whole red chili
9) 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
10) 1 teaspoon of red chili powder
11) 1 teaspoon of shahi paneer masala or garam masala
12) 1/2 cup of cold curd
13) 1/2 cup of cold milk
14) Salt to taste
15) 2-3 sprigs of cilantro/coriander

Method:

Step 1: Grind together - onion, green chili, tomatoes, ginger and garlic to a paste (Ingredients: 3-7)

Step 2: Heat ghee in a pan on medium heat. Add, whole red chili, paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, shahi paneer masala or garam masala and salt. Stir for 3-4 minutes or until oil separates

Step 3: In a coffee mug add, COLD curd and COLD milk. Mix well

Step 4: Reduce the heat and slowly add curd-milk solution with constant stirring. Cook until the gravy becomes thick (10-12 minutes)

Step 5: Finally, add paneer cubes and heat for a minute. Garnish with cilantro and serve with naan, roti or rice

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After Step 5 - Shahi Paneer