Shahi Paneer

Name: Shahi Paneer
Ingredients: 400 grams paneer cut into cubes (1 store bought package); 2 onions chopped; 1 can tomato sauce; 6 garlic cloves minced; 1 inch piece of ginger minced; 1 tbsp butter; 1/2 tbsp garam masala; 1/2 tbsp coriander; 1 tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste); 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp mango amchur powder; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1/4 tsp turmeric; 1/4 tsp salt; 3/4 cup whole milk; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1 tbsp sugar; 3 tbsp unsalted cashews; 1 hot water

21 ingredients

17 steps

Ingredients

400 grams paneer cut into cubes (1 store bought package)
2 onions chopped
1 can tomato sauce
6 garlic cloves minced
1 inch piece of ginger minced
1 tbsp butter
1/2 tbsp garam masala
1/2 tbsp coriander
1 tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp mango amchur powder
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup whole milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp unsalted cashews
1 hot water

Directions

1

Start by making the cashew paste.
2

Soak cashews in just enough hot water to cover them for at least 15 mins.
3

Then puree until smooth (I use a coffee grinder).
4

Set aside.
5

Melt butter in a large pot over medium high heat.
6

Add chopped oniona and cook until lightly browned.
7

About 10 mins.
8

Add ginger and garlic.
9

Cook for another 2 to 3 mins
10

Reduce heat and add tomato sauce, cashew paste and all of the dry seasoning except for the sugar.
11

Stir until combined.
12

Using a blender or immersion blender (I find a regular blender works best) puree the mixture until smooth.
13

If you prefer a thicker or chunkier texture you can blend until your desired consistency.
14

Add milk, heavy cream, sugar and paneer.
15

Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 5 to 10 mins
16

You are done!
17

Serve with naan or rice