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Shahi Paneer

An authentic vegetarian recipe from Punjab, India — with exact measurements and step-by-step instructions.

Traditional Shahi Paneer from Punjab, India
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The Story Behind the Dish

Shahi Paneer is a treasured vegetarian dish from Punjab, India — a reflection of the region's ingredients, climate, and culinary traditions passed down through generations.

Ingredients

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Cooking Instructions

  1. Soak cashews in warm water for 20 minutes. Soak saffron in warm milk.

  2. Cook onions, tomatoes, and cashews together in a pan with a little water until soft. Cool and blend to a smooth paste.

  3. Heat butter in a pan. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook 2 minutes.

  4. Add the blended onion-tomato-cashew paste. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes until oil separates.

  5. Add Kashmiri chilli powder, cardamom powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well.

  6. Add paneer cubes and coat gently in the sauce.

  7. Add saffron milk and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.

  8. Stir in fresh cream and kewra water.

  9. Add garam masala. Simmer 2 minutes.

  10. Serve garnished with cream and a pinch of saffron.

Cook

45 mins

Serves

4 servings

Level

Medium

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