Shahi Paneer 

Shahi paneer is a rich creamy delicious north indian side dish made with paneer (Cottage cheese) ,fresh cream and special masala paste.The word SHAHI means royal ,as the name suggest this dish is definitely fit for a king.This dish is very famous in Mughal cuisine.There are many variations for this dish .Check out how to make Shahi paneer below.

Ingredients

Paneer -250 gms cubed

Fresh cream-1/2 cup

Green chillies-2 nos slit

Butter -1 tbsp

Oil- 3 tsps

Salt to taste
Kasoori methi leaves few crushed
Coriander leaves few

Masala Paste - (saute in oil and grind to fine paste Do not add water) 

Cinnamon-2

Cloves -6 nos

Cardamom -4 nos

Pepper corns-10 nos

Onions-2 nos

Tomatoes -4 nos

Ginger garlic paste -1 tbsp

Cashews-10-15 pieces 

Kashmiri chilly powder-1 tsp

Dhaniya powder-2 tsps

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

Method

👉First saute the ingredients given for masala paste in 2 tsp oil and grind to a fine paste without adding water.Then you have to strain the paste to remove any fibres left .(Remember the paste should be very smooth).Set aside.

👉Heat butter + oil in a kadai add green chillies ,ground masala paste and saute for few minutes until oil oozes out.

👉Next add fresh cream, paneer, salt and little water allow the gravy to boil for few minutes.

👉Garnish with kasoori methi , fresh cream and coriander leaves serve hot.

Preparation Time-20 mins

Serves-4

Note :

You can add sugar if you like the sweet taste of the gravy ,i have not added it.