Tuesday, May 27, 2008

SHAHI PANEER RECIPE


Ingredients:
Paneer - 200 gms
Onions - 2 Medium
Ginger - 1"
Garlic Pieces - 3-4
Green chillies - 2
White Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 3/4 tsp
Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
Cream - 3-4 tbsp
Dry fruits (Cashew Nuts, Raisins, Makhane) - 1/4 cup
Milk - 1/2 cup
Vegetable oil - 8-10 tbsp
Salt - to taste

Preparations:
* Heat oil in a kadhai.
* Cut paneer into small cubes. Fry over medium heat until light brown.
* Keep the paneer pieces aside.
* Saute the dry fruits in one tablespoon of oil.
* Grind onion, ginger, garlic, green chilli in a blender and make a fine paste.
* Fry the mixture in the remaining oil until golden brown and oil starts separating.
* Add salt, red chilli powder, white pepper, turmeric powder, garam masala. Saute for 1-2 minutes.
* Add milk to make the gravy. Bring the gravy to boil. Reduce the heat and cook until the gravy becomes thick.
* Put a portion of the dry fruits in the gravy while it is being cooked. Keep the rest of dry fruits for decorating.
* Finally add paneer cubes and 1 tbsp cream. Heat for 5 minutes.
* Garnish shahi paneer with cream and dry fruits and coriander leaves.

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