Shahi paneer

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Shahi Paneer (also called Kadai Paneer, Paneer Butter Masala) (Devanagari शाही पनीर) 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.

[edit] Ingredients

• 200 gms Cheese
• 2 Onions
• 3-4 Pieces garlic
• 2 Green chillies
• 1 Inch ginger
• 3/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Garam masala powder
• 3-4 tbsp Cream
• 1/4 Cup dry fruits
• 1/2 tsp White pepper powder
• 1 tsp Red chilli powder
• 8-10 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1/2 Cup milk
• Salt to taste

[edit] Recipe for Shahi Paneer

• Pour oil in a frying pan.
• Cut cheese into small pieces. Fry them on a medium flame until light brown. Occasionally turn the cubes while frying.
• Seethe dry fruits in a tbsp of oil.
• Make a fine paste by grinding onion, garlic, ginger and green chilli in a blender.
• Fry this mixture in the remaining oil. Fry till it turns golden brown.
• Add white pepper, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala and salt. Saute the mixture again for about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour milk to make the gravy. Heat until the gravy boils. Cook on a low flame until the gravy turns thick.
• Put few roasted dry fruits in the gravy while cooking.
• Now add paneer cubes and 1 tbsp cream. Heat for about 5 minutes.
• Shahi paneer is ready. Garnish dry fruits and cream.