Shahi Paneer (Royal Cheese) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Serve this Shahi Paneer that my family loves with pulao rice or chappati. Ingredients:
1/2 pound paneer, cubed |
hot water to cover |
1 pinch ground turmeric |
4 teaspoons cooking oil |
2 red onions, minced |
4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
1/4 teaspoon garam masala |
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes |
salt to taste |
1/2 teaspoon white sugar |
3/4 cup heavy cream |
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
Directions:
1. Place the paneer cubes in a deep bowl. Pour enough hot water over the paneer to cover; sprinkle the turmeric into the water. Set aside to allow the hot water to soften the paneer. Drain.
2. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Fry the onions in the oil until they begin to change color. Add the ginger and garlic and fry together another 5 minutes. Sprinkle the garam masala into the mixture; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour the tomatoes into the mixture; season with salt and stir. Continue cooking until the oil begins to separate, another 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the sugar into the mixture and remove from heat. Set aside to cool.
3. Blend the tomato mixture in a blender until you have a smooth sauce; return the sauce to the pot and heat over medium heat until warm, about 5 minutes. Stir the cream into the sauce. Gently fold the paneer into the sauce to coat. Garnish with cilantro to serve.
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