ABOUT THE DISH:
The word Shahi means “Royal” and the shahi paneer dish has its origin in the Mughal Empire days. The name gives a feeling of an elaborate making process but quite frankly it is very easy to make. This rich, Flavourful, and Creamy dish is a very popular home food recipe in North India. It’s found every restaurant menu and most food delivery apps. Every food order app claim that this is one of the highest-selling dishes on their food delivery app. Now you don’t have to book this majestic dish for online food order and as we are sharing this homely food recipe.
INGREDIENTS:
- 250 Grams of Fresh Paneer.
- 4 Tomatoes, 2 Onion, 4 Garlic Cloves, 10 Grams Ginger.
- 6 Cashew Nuts & 6 Almonds.
- 50 Grams Butter,10 ML Fresh Cream and 2 Spoon Oil.
- 1 Teaspoon each of Red Chili Powder, Salt, Turmeric Powder and Garam Masala
COOKING TIME: 30 Minutes.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:
Making Shahi Paneer essentially requires making the Shahi Puree separately and then adding Paneer into the Puree. The first 2 steps are about the Puree.
- Take a Pressure Cooker and add 2 spoons of Oil. Now add in diced Tomatoes, Onion, Cloves, Ginger, Cashew Nuts and Almonds. Stir this combination on medium flame for about 5 Minutes. Now add 1 Cup of water, close the lid of the cooker and wait till 4 whistles.
- Let this above mixture cool down. Once it is cool enough, empty it all in a Mixer Grinder and churn it to make a fine and smooth puree.
- Take a Pan or a Kadhai and add 50 Grams of Butter. Add the combination of all the masala i.e. Red Chili Powder, Salt, Turmeric Powder and Garam Masala. Stir well for about 2-3 Minutes. Now add the cubes of Fresh Paneer and Sautee for about 2 minutes.
- Now add the Shahi Puree into the Pan and allow the paneer to be cooked in this puree for about 15 minutes.
- Add on Top 10 ml of Fresh Cream before being served.
Now that you know the simple and secret ghar ka khana recipe, you should turn into a Home Chef and cook this home made food recipe. The rich and authentic taste of Shahi Paneer cooked in a homely meal style is far more fulfilling and satisfying than the one that you will get from any food delivery apps. Anyways, home cooked food is always fresh and healthy as compared to online food ordering.
