Paneer cubes 1/2 cup Onion 1 Tomato puree 3 tblsp Ginger 1 small piece Garlic 3 pods Fresh cream 3 tblsp (optional but recommended) Milk 1/2 cup Red chilli powder 1/4 tsp Pepper powder 1/4 tsp Green chilli 1 Garam masala 1/4 tsp Cumin powder 1/4 tsp Coriander powder 1/4 tsp Kasoori methi 2 pinches Oil 2tblsp Cashew nuts – 4-5 f(or garnishing) Salt To taste
In a non stick pan add few drops of oil. Saute the paneer cubes till golden brown. This step is optional but it tasted very nice.
Grind the onions , ginger, garlic ,green chilli along with tomato puree. If adding tomato add 1 tomato. Grind into a smooth paste.
In a pan add oil and add the ground paste. Saute in a low flame without getting this burnt. Add the red chilli powder, garam masala,coriander powder, cumin powder, pepper powder(i made it fresh).
Add milk to the onion tomato when the raw smell of the masala goes. Mix well and add the paneer cubes. Let this boil for 2-3 minutes in a low flame. If it is too thick add little water to get gravy consistency.
Add the fresh cream (if adding). Mix well and boil for 2 minutes in a low flame. Add kasuri methi and switch off the flame. Roast cashew nuts in ghee and garnish before serving.
Shahi paneer gravy is ready to serve. This was super creamy and yummy and tasted very nice.
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