Shahi Paneer
An authentic vegetarian recipe from Punjab, India
Cook Time
45 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
MediumCategory
VegetarianIngredients
For 4 servings
400g Paneer, cubed
2piece Onion, roughly chopped
2piece Tomatoes, chopped
50g Cashews
30g Ginger-garlic paste
100ml Fresh cream
40g Butter
10g Kashmiri red chilli powder
4g Cardamom powder
6g Garam masala
0.5g Saffron strands
30ml Warm milk
10ml Kewra water
8g Sugar
10g Salt
15 ingredients needed
💡 Pro Tip: Gather all ingredients before you start cooking for a smooth preparation process.
Cooking Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to prepare this authentic dish
Soak cashews in warm water for 20 minutes. Soak saffron in warm milk.
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Cook onions, tomatoes, and cashews together in a pan with a little water until soft. Cool and blend to a smooth paste.
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Heat butter in a pan. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook 2 minutes.
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Add the blended onion-tomato-cashew paste. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes until oil separates.
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Add Kashmiri chilli powder, cardamom powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
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Add paneer cubes and coat gently in the sauce.
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Add saffron milk and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
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Stir in fresh cream and kewra water.
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Add garam masala. Simmer 2 minutes.
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Serve garnished with cream and a pinch of saffron.
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Chef's Tips
Shahi Paneer is a Mughlai-Punjabi dish — the word 'shahi' means royal, and the richness reflects that.
Cashew paste gives the sauce its characteristic silky, creamy body.
Do not overcook paneer after adding to the sauce — 5 minutes is sufficient.
Kewra water gives the royal floral aroma — a small amount goes a long way.
About This Dish
Shahi Paneer is a traditional vegetarian dish from Punjab, India. This authentic recipe provides exact measurements for cooking 4 servings.
- Shahi Paneer is a Mughlai-Punjabi dish — the word 'shahi' means royal, and the richness reflects that. - Cashew paste gives the sauce its characteristic silky, creamy body. - Do not overcook paneer after adding to the sauce — 5 minutes is sufficient. - Kewra water gives the royal floral aroma — a small amount goes a long way.
Category
Vegetarian
Cook Time
45 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium