Shahi Paneer is one of the popular dishes of Indian cuisine and can be found on the menu of every restaurant ,hotal or Dhaba.
Dry fruits, yogurt, fresh cream, saffron, whole spices is added to make this dish.
You can serve it with rotis or paratha or tandoori roti and rice.
Firstly, in a kadai heat 1 tbsp butter and saute 2 pods cardamom, 1 inch cinnamon,1 pod black cardamom and 3 cloves.
Now add 1 onion, 3 clove garlic and 1 inch ginger.
Saute slightly until onion softens.
Further, add 2 tomato and saute slightly.
Also, add 1 cup water and 1 tsp salt. mix well.
Cover and boil for 20 minutes or until it softens completely.
Cool completely and transfer to a blender. blend to smooth paste without adding any water.
Sieve the puree making sure the puree is smooth and silky. keep aside.
In a large kadai heat 1 tbsp butter and saute ½ tsp shahi jeera and 1 bay leaf.
Keeping flame on low add ¼ tsp turmeric and 1 tsp chilli powder.
Saute slightly until the spices turn aromatic.
Add in the prepared tomato-onion puree and mix well.
Further, add ¼ cup cream and mix until everything is well combined.
Add in 15 cubes paneer, few threads saffron and mix well.
cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until flavours are absorbed well.
Now add ½ tsp kasuri methi and ¼ tsp garam masala. mix well.
Finally, enjoy shahi paneer with roti,parathe,garlic naan and rice.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.