Shahi Paneer | Mughlai Cuisine

 

shahi paneer

Shahi paneer is traditionally a mughlai dish originated from Mughal cuisine as said, "Shahi" which refers to royal title such as "Shahenshah"(in honouring Mughal king). Whereas, Paneer is derived from the Persian word for cheese. It is very popular in northern India.

Shahi Paneer consist of a thick gravy of cream, tomatoes and Indian spices which adds, a creamy texture and a buttery taste to this delicacy of Mughlai cuisine. It is said that, Mughals were very fond of Shahi Paneer.

It has a mild and sweet taste as, it is prepared by emulsifying onions, ground cashews, tomatoes, clarified butter and cream into a curry, with the addition of paneer cubes and a variety of  Indian spices. It is mostly eaten with Indian flat-breads also called as Roti or Naan and rice.

Also, you will find different ways of preparing this delicacy as, every state of India has it's own taste and tradition. Here, I'm sharing this recipe in Mughlai style so that you can find this recipe in it's origin taste.

Ingredients for Making Masala:

1) Raw Coriander: 10 grams
2) Red chilli: 1
3) Bay leaf: 1
4) Cumin seeds: 4-5 grams
5) Garlic: 3-4 cloves
6) Black pepper: 5 grams
7) Turmeric powder: 1/4 TSP
8) Black cardamom: 10 grams
9) Dry ginger: 5 grams
10) Cloves: 6-7 piece
11) Fenugreek seeds: 2-3 grams
12) Star anise: 2-3 pieces
13) Cinnamon: 1 medium size
14) Poppy seed: 1 TSP

All of this spices are roasted in a pan on low flame and then grinded in mixer grinder to make masala powder.
If you find this exercise difficult then you can also use readymade Shahi Paneer Masala powder packet which will be available in the market.

Ingredients for Making Gravy:

1) Coriander leaves: A few(chopped)

2) Coconut : 100 grams(paste)

3) Cashew : 50 grams(paste)

4) Onion: 1 medium sized chopped

5) Oil: 100 ml

6) Raw tomato puree : 2-3 TSP

7) Sugar: 1 TSP

8) Fresh Cream: 4 TSP

9) Salt: as per taste

All of this ingredients will be combined to together to form the thick creamy gravy.

The Main ingredient: 200 grams of Paneer(cubes)

 The recipe:

After all preparations Heat, oil in pan fry paneer cubes until it turns golden and keep it aside. In the same oil add the onion paste and stir it till it turns brown in color. Then add the cashew paste, coconut paste, and tomato puree altogether one by one and saute it foe 2 minutes. After that add sugar, salt and masala powder (approx-2 TSP) stir it for 10-15 seconds and then add 1 cup of water, let it boil.

Once it starts boiling, add the paneer cubes and keep stirring it occassionally untill the gravy thickens. As soon as the gravy thickens add the fresh cream and stir it well. Now, off the flame and sprinkle the chopped coriander leaves.

Here, our Shahi Paneer is ready to serve!
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