Name: Creamy Paneer Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 Tomatoes; 10 (soaked for 30 mins) Cashew Nuts; 2 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 2 tbsp Butter; 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds; 2, finely chopped Onions; 1, slit Green Chilli; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; to taste Salt; 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1/2 cup Water; 1 tsp Sugar; 200 gms, cubed Paneer; 4 tbsp Fresh Cream; 1 tsp Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)

Recipe Summary

A quick and easy recipe for a rich and creamy restaurant-style paneer curry. This dish features a smooth gravy made from tomatoes, cashews, and aromatic spices, making it a perfect main course for lunch or dinner.

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All Ingredients - For the Paste

Tomatoes 3
Cashew Nuts 10 (soaked for 30 mins)
Kashmiri Chilli Powder 2 tsp
Coriander Powder 1 tsp

All Ingredients - For the Gravy

Butter 2 tbsp
Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp
Onions 2, finely chopped
Green Chilli 1, slit
Ginger Garlic Paste 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala 1/2 tsp
Water 1/2 cup
Sugar 1 tsp
Paneer 200 gms, cubed
Fresh Cream 4 tbsp
Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves) 1 tsp

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Paste

In a blender jar, combine 3 chopped tomatoes, 10 soaked cashew nuts, 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder, and 1 tsp coriander powder. Blend to a fine, smooth paste.

Step 2: Sauté Aromatics

Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a pan over medium heat. Once melted, add 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add 2 finely chopped onions.

Step 3: Cook Onions and Spices

Sauté the onions for until they become translucent. Then, add 1 slit green chilli and 1 tsp of ginger-garlic paste. Sauté for another minute.

Step 4: Cook the Gravy Base

Add the ground tomato-cashew paste to the pan. Mix well and cook for , stirring occasionally, until the paste thickens.

Step 5: Add Seasonings

Add salt to taste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, and 1/2 tsp garam masala. Sauté for one minute to cook the spices.

Step 6: Simmer the Gravy

Pour in 1/2 cup of water, stir to combine, and bring the gravy to a simmer. Cook for .

Step 7: Add Paneer and Cream

Add 1 tsp of sugar and 200 gms of cubed paneer to the gravy. Mix gently. Then, add 4 tbsp of fresh cream and mix well.

Step 8: Final Simmer and Garnish

Cook the curry for another . Finish by crushing 1 tsp of kasuri methi between your palms and sprinkling it over the curry. Mix well and serve hot.

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Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - For the Paste

All Ingredients - For the Gravy

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Paste

Step 2: Sauté Aromatics

Step 3: Cook Onions and Spices

Step 4: Cook the Gravy Base

Step 5: Add Seasonings

Step 6: Simmer the Gravy

Step 7: Add Paneer and Cream

Step 8: Final Simmer and Garnish

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