Ready in

40 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Serving

3 People

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal
Recipe by she cooks on YouTube
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Creamy Paneer Curry

Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - For the Paste

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

All Ingredients - For the Gravy

  1. Butter 2 tbsp
  2. Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp
  3. Onions 2, finely chopped
  4. Green Chilli 1, slit
  5. Ginger Garlic Paste 1 tsp
  6. Salt to taste
  7. Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp
  8. Garam Masala 1/2 tsp
  9. Water 1/2 cup
  10. Sugar 1 tsp
  11. Paneer 200 gms, cubed
  12. Fresh Cream 4 tbsp
  13. Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves) 1 tsp

⚠ Contains Allergens

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Paste

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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

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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

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Sauté the onions for 2-3 minutes 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

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Add the ground tomato-cashew paste to the pan. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the paste thickens.

Step 5: Add Seasonings

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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

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Pour in 1/2 cup of water, stir to combine, and bring the gravy to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes.

Step 7: Add Paneer and Cream

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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

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Cook the curry for another 5 minutes. 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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