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Punjab · Dinner

Shahi Paneer

Traditional 10. Shahi Paneer recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Paneer (cubed): 400g
• Tomatoes: 300g
• Cashews: 40g
• Cream: 80ml
• Butter: 20g
• Onion (sliced): 150g
• Ginger-garlic paste: 10g
• Garam masala: 4g
• Red chili powder: 2g
• Coriander powder: 3g
• Cumin seeds: 3g
• Salt: 4g
• Oil: 15ml
• Water: 300ml

👩‍🍳 How to make Shahi Paneer

1. Soak cashews in warm water (50°C) for 15 minutes
2. Blend soaked cashews with 100ml water to smooth paste
3. Heat oil to 180°C, add cumin seeds, cook 20 seconds
4. Add onions, fry 5 minutes until golden (170°C)
5. Add ginger-garlic, cook 2 minutes
6. Add tomato puree, cook 8 minutes on medium heat
7. Add cashew paste, cook 3 minutes
8. Add chili powder, coriander, salt, garam masala
9. Pour water, simmer 5 minutes on low heat (160°C)
10. Gently add paneer cubes, cook 5 minutes without stirring too much
11. Add cream and butter, stir gently, cook 2 minutes
12. Visual: creamy white-orange sauce with paneer cubes; Aroma: cashew-rich, buttery
13. Garnish with coriander if desired

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