Restaurant Style Shahi Paneer + Video

The gravy of this sabzi is of utmost importance. It is made by simmering almond, cashew paste with tomato, chopped green chilli and spices like coriander powder, ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, coriander leaves, green cardamom et al.

Let it cook for a minute or more along with khoya and other ingredients. Finally, add the paneer cubes to it and simmer the luscious motley at peace.

Shahi Paneer can be an amazing dish to be served during parties as we Indians love eating a desi sabzi along with Kulchas or Parathas. Also, for a homely meal, Shahi Paneer is not at all a bad option. Instead of savouring this sabzi in a restaurant, make it at home using my recipe. Read on:

How to make Jain Shahi Paneer (Without Onion Garlic)?

To make Jain Shahi Paneer, do not use onion and garlic in the recipe and keep the remaining recipe same as described below.

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How to make Shahi Paneer Step by Step

Soak almonds and cashew nuts in warm water for 15 minutes.

Soak saffron in warm milk for 15 minutes.

Heat oil and ghee in a pan.

Add cloves, black peppercorn, black cardamom, green cardamom and cinnamon.

First, onion and fry till they turn pinkish.

Add ginger and garlic and fry till onion turns golden brown.

Finally add tomato puree and cook for a minute.

Remove the pan from heat and let the masala cool. Blend the masala in a blender along with soaked almonds and cashew nuts to make a smooth paste.

Transfer the paste in the pan.  Add khoya and saffron soaked in milk Cook for another minute.

Add Kashmiri red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, salt and a cup of water and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add paneer, honey, lemon juice, cardamom powder, kewra essence and a cup of water and cook on low heat for 5-6 minutes.

Adjust water according to your preference Add fresh cream and cook for a minute.

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Shahi Paneer

Shahi Paneer is soft, delectable pieces of paneer cooked in a rich creamy base of almond and cashew. It tastes delicious with roti or rice.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 597 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Almonds
• 2 tbsp Cashew nuts
• 8-10 strands Saffron
• 2 tbsp Milk warm
• 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp Ghee
• 3-4 Clove
• 5-6 Black peppercorns
• 2 Black cardamom
• 2 Green cardamom
• 1 inch Cinnamon
• 1 and 1/2 cup Onion chopped
• 1 tsp Ginger paste
• 1 tsp Garlic paste
• 3 tbsp Tomato puree
• 2 tbsp Khoya
• 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
• 2 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 400 g Paneer
• 2 tsp Honey
• 2 tsp Lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
• 5-6 drops Kewra essence
• 2 tbsp Fresh cream

Instructions

1. Soak almonds and cashew nuts in warm water for 15 minutes.
2. Soak saffron in warm milk for 15 minutes.
3. Heat oil and ghee in a pan.
4. Add cloves, black peppercorn, black cardamom, green cardamom and cinnamon.
5. Fry for 10-15 seconds.

6. First, onion and fry till they turn pinkish.

7. Add ginger and garlic and fry till onion turns golden brown.

8. Finally add tomato puree and cook for a minute.

9. Remove the pan from heat and let the masala cool.
10. Blend the masala in a blender along with soaked almonds and cashew nuts to make a smooth paste.
11. Transfer the paste in the pan.
12. Add khoya and saffron soaked in milk
13. Cook for another minute.
14. Add kashmiri red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, salt and a cup of water and cook for 1-2 minutes.
15. Add paneer, honey, lemon juice, cardamom powder, kewra essence and a cup of water and cook on low heat for 5-6 minutes.
16. Adjust water according to your preference
17. Add fresh cream and cook for a minute.
18. Garnish with fresh coriander and fresh cream and serve hot with Naan or pulao.

Nutrition Facts

Shahi Paneer

Amount Per Serving

Calories 597 Calories from Fat 468

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 52g 80%

Saturated Fat 31g 155%

Cholesterol 97mg 32%

Sodium 72mg 3%

Potassium 229mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 16g 5%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 4g

Protein 18g 36%

Vitamin A 8.5%

Vitamin C 8.7%

Calcium 57.5%

Iron 9.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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