Best 3 Shahi Paneer Recipes

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Shahi paneer is a popular dish from North India, known for its creamy tomato-based sauce and melt-in-your-mouth paneer (Indian cottage cheese). It is often served at special occasions and gatherings and can be easily prepared at home with the right ingredients and techniques. In this article, we'll take you through a detailed guide on how to make the perfect shahi paneer. We will provide step-by-step instructions, introduce variations, and offer tips to elevate the flavor. Get ready to indulge in this classic Indian dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SHAHI PANEER RECIPE BY TASTY



Shahi Paneer Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: unsalted butter, green chillis, large onion, garlic, ginger, tomato puree, ground coriander, paneer masala, red bell pepper, salt, heavy cream, paneer cheese, fresh cilantro, naan bread, rice

Provided by Rie McClenny

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 stick
2 green chillis, sliced
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon ginger, crushed
1 ½ cups tomato puree
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon paneer masala
1 red bell pepper, sliced lengthwise
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
2 cups heavy cream
14 oz paneer cheese, 1 block, cubed
fresh cilantro, for garnish
naan bread
rice, cooked

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a 5qt-pot over medium heat.
  • Add chili, and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the crushed garlic and ginger and cook for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant. Stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the onion is completely softened, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to make sure bottom doesn't burn.
  • Add the tomato puree. Stir well and cover again. Cook until tomato looks like it's almost separating, and is reduced in volume by half, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the coriander and paneer masala. Stir well. Add the red bell pepper and cook until the pepper is half-cooked, about 5 minutes. Add the salt, cover again, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Add the heavy cream. Stir well, then add the cubed paneer and cover. Cook for 25 minutes all the ingredients are tender.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve with naan or rice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 911 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 92 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 11 grams

SHAHI PANEER (ROYAL CHEESE)



Shahi Paneer (Royal Cheese) image

Serve this Shahi Paneer that my family loves with pulao rice or chappati.

Provided by jsashton2000

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ pound paneer, cubed
hot water to cover
1 pinch ground turmeric
4 teaspoons cooking oil
2 red onions, minced
4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon garam masala
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
salt to taste
½ teaspoon white sugar
¾ cup heavy cream
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place the paneer cubes in a deep bowl. Pour enough hot water over the paneer to cover; sprinkle the turmeric into the water. Set aside to allow the hot water to soften the paneer. Drain.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Fry the onions in the oil until they begin to change color. Add the ginger and garlic and fry together another 5 minutes. Sprinkle the garam masala into the mixture; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour the tomatoes into the mixture; season with salt and stir. Continue cooking until the oil begins to separate, another 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the sugar into the mixture and remove from heat. Set aside to cool.
  • Blend the tomato mixture in a blender until you have a smooth sauce; return the sauce to the pot and heat over medium heat until warm, about 5 minutes. Stir the cream into the sauce. Gently fold the paneer into the sauce to coat. Garnish with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 69.6 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 414.1 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

SHAHI PANEER



Shahi Paneer image

When we were kids, whenever my parents went out to an adults only party, my mother used to ask us what we wanted for dinner at home. 99% of the time, our choice was pooris and shahi paneer. My mother was always nice enough to oblige. Here is the recipe. It is quite rich and hence a nice treat.

Provided by SUSMITA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
4 tomatoes, pureed
½ pound paneer, cubed
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt to taste
¼ cup cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until the onions are soft and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder over the onion and garlic; continue cooking until the seasonings are fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour the pureed tomatoes into the skillet; cook until the excess liquid evaporates and the oil separates, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the paneer, water, sugar, and salt to the mixture; stir gently so the paneer does not break apart. Cook until the paneer begins to absorb some of the liquid, about 10 minutes. Stir the cream into the mixture and simmer another 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 28.9 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 250.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the paneer. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the paneer until it is golden brown and crispy on the outside, but still soft and tender on the inside.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven to make the gravy. This will help to prevent the gravy from sticking and burning.
  • Add the paneer to the gravy and simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the shahi paneer with rice, roti, or naan.

Conclusion:

Shahi paneer is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great source of protein and calcium, and it is also low in calories and fat. Whether you are a vegetarian or a meat-eater, you are sure to enjoy this classic Indian dish.

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