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Shahi Paneer – Royal Creamy Paneer Curry

Shahi Paneer – Royal Creamy Paneer Curry

Shahi Paneer is a luxurious North Indian dish made with paneer (cottage cheese) simmered in a rich, creamy, mildly sweet cashew-almond-tomato gravy. A Mughlai-inspired vegetarian classic.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mughlai, North Indian
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:
  • 250 g paneer cubed
  • 2 onions sliced
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 10 cashews + 5 almonds soaked
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp cream
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp oil
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Blend onions, tomatoes, cashews, almonds into smooth paste.
  2. Heat butter + oil, sauté ginger-garlic paste.
  3. Add blended paste, spices, cook until oil separates.
  4. Stir in cream, paneer cubes, simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Garnish with cream swirls and saffron strands (optional).

Notes

Serving Suggestions:
  • Serve hot with butter naan, kulcha, or paratha.
  • Can also be enjoyed with steamed basmati rice or jeera rice.
  • Add fresh salad and pickle for a complete meal.