Shahi Paneer, Paneer Butter Masala, Shahi Paneer Amritsar, Amritsari Shahi Paneer, Shahi Paneer in Amritsar

Shahi Paneer

Shahi Paneer (also called Kadai Paneer, Paneer Butter Masala) ) is a preparation of Cheese, Cream and Tomato Curry. It is thick, creamy and spicy stew prepared therefrom, a mainstay of Indian cuisine.

It is primarily a punjabi dish most popular in northern part of India. The word Paneer is the Hindi term for Cottage Cheese. The word Shahi is the Hindi term for Royal, which translates to Royal Cheese - as the dish it is very thick and creamy.

Shahi Paneer or Cottage Cheese Curry is a popular vegetarian delight. Shahi Paneer tastes good as well as stands high on nutrition chart. Before describing the method to prepare Shahi Paneer let us tell you the nutritional value of the Shahi Paneer. It contain 510 calories, 225 calories from fat many other nutrients like sugar and proteins. Try this royal dish with SurfIndia now. Shahi Paneer rocks with Butter Naan.

Ingredients (Serves: 6)

250 gm: Paneer (cottage cheese)
1/4 cup: Beaten curd
1/2 cup: Milk
1 1/2 cup: Tomatoes (chopped fine)
1/2 cup: Onion (chopped into strips)
1/2" piece: Ginger chopped fine
2-3: Green chillies chopped fine
2-3: Cardamoms (crushed)
1/2 tsp: Garam masala
1/2 tsp: Red chilli powder
2 tsp: Tomato sauce
3 tsp: Ghee or butter
Salt to taste
For Garnish
2 tsp: Grated paneer
1 tsp: Chopped coriander

Method

Chop paneer into 2" fingers.
CHeat half the ghee. Add onion, ginger, green chilli and cardamom. Fry for 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for 7-8 minutes, covered. Add curd and cook for 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and cool.
CBlend in a mixer till smooth.
CHeat remaining ghee, add gravy and other ingredients except milk and paneer. Boil to get a very thick gravy.
CJust before serving, heat gravy, add milk and paneer fingers and boil for 3-4 minutes.
CGarnish with chopped coriander and grated paneer.

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