Shahi paneer recipe – is one of the popular paneer dishes in india where fresh paneer cubes simmered in rich, creamy, delicious butter gravy. Shahi paneer masala is a widely served paneer dish on most indian occasions, and restaurants. This restaurant style shahi paneer recipe is very delicious and very easy to cook at home with only a few ingredients. In this post, you will learn how to make shahi paneer?
In India there are two popular recipes of shahi paneer available, first, one is Mughlai Shahi Paneer, the signature of this dish is shahi paneer without tomato,
and the second one is restaurant style shahi paneer which is usually made with tomato, onion puree, a lot of creams, and comparatively less spicy than paneer butter masala.
Though this is a very easy shahi paneer recipe, if you are a beginner who wants to know how to cook shahi paneer at home cook then just follow the below step by step instructions.
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What is shahi paneer
Shahi paneer is a popular paneer gravy dish that is usually made of fresh paneer cubes simmered in rich, creamy makhani gravy, which is a mixture of a few Indian spices, tomato, onion, ginger garlic, green-chilli, almond, cashew, cream.
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- Dal fry
- Egg bhurji
- Aloo matar
- Sarson ka saag
- Veg noodles
What to serve with shahi paneer masala
Shahi paneer and naan is the best combo dish that is widely served in most Indian restaurants, It also goes well with roti, paratha, or any type of flavoured rice recipes including fried rice, jeera rice.
What is the difference between paneer butter masala and shahi paneer recipe
Technically you can say both are the same type of paneer recipes.
Because both of these recipes are made of the same ingredients. But the main difference is the amount of using spices.
In the paneer butter masala recipe, we use more spices and recipes to become richer but in the recipe of shahi paneer, we use comparatively less spice.
Tips to make shahi paneer recipe restaurant style
- Choice Of Paneer : Shahi paneer is prepared best for both store-bought and homemade paneer but if you use store-bought paneer then before using soak them in hot water for 10 to 15 min.
- Choice Of Tomatoes : To avoid any tanginess in shahi paneer gravy, always use red colour ripe tomatoes. If required you can add a few teaspoons of sugar to balance the taste.
- Vibrant Colour : To get a vibrant colour just like restaurant style shahi paneer without using any food colour, simply use good quality Kashmiri red chili powder which is available in our pantry.
- Richness Of Curry : To enhance the richness of shahi paneer curry add almond, cashew, and cream quantity mentioned below.
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Shahi Paneer Recipe Video
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How to make shahi paneer recipe restaurant style
Here the complete recipe for shahi paneer gravy is classified into three simple categories,
the first one is making shahi paneer masala, the second one preparing smooth tomato-onion puree,
and
thelast one is cooking shahi paneer restaurant style.
so, let’s make it now.
Making shahi paneer masala
1. At, first we prepare shahi paneer masala for this halved or cubed cut 6 to 7 medium-sized tomatoes.
2. Similarly chopped or cubed cut 3 to 4 medium size onions.
3. Now Heat 3 to 4 tbsp oil in a pan.
4. spread the oil evenly in the pan.
5. Add 1 tbsp chopped ginger-garlic.
6. Saute in medium flame until the raw smell completely disappears.
7. 2 to 3 vertically sliced green chili saute for another 30 sec.
8. Then, add halved or cubed cut tomatoes,
9. Add cubed cut onions and saute in medium flame for 2 to 3 min.
10. Also add 8 to 10 cashew, almond, 3 to 4 green cardamom and make a quick stir for another 2 to 3 min.
11. Now pour 200 to 250 ml water to boil this mixture until the skin of the tomatoes is easily removed.
12. Add 1 tsp salt and adjust later if required later.
13. For vibrant colour just like restaurant style shahi paneer add 1 tsp kashmiri red chili powder.
Note : If your tomatoes are a little bit tangy then you can add a few tsp of sugars to balance out the flavour, otherwise it is not required.
14. Cover the pan with the lid and simmer for 15 to 20 min.
Preparing smooth puree
1. After boiling the mixture when you can easily remove the skins of tomatoes, turn off the flame and cool down the mixture then pour this mixture into a grinder to make a smooth paste.
2. Now strain out this paste from the strainer to eliminate the unblended skins of tomatoes.
3. Though, It is not compulsory but this smooth paste will enhance the flavours of the shahi paneer dish.
Making shahi paneer recipe
1. Now, for making the shahi paneer recipe add 2 to 3 tbsp good quality butter in a pan.
2. Always melt the butter on low flame unless it will burn.
3. Now for making an authentic shahi paneer recipe add only a few spices including bay leaf, clove, cardamom, cinnamon, and cumin seed and saute in medium flame for up to 1 min.
4. Furthermore add chopped ginger-garlic, and green chili to the pan.
5. Now, saute them in medium flame until the raw smell of them goes away.
6. After that pour the smooth tomato-onion puree which we made earlier.
7. Now, gently mix this shahi paneer gravy in the butter for up to 4 to 5 min on medium flame.
8. Then add 1 tsp coriander powder, kashmiri red chili powder,1/6 tsp turmeric powder, and salt to taste.
9. Cook until this shahi paneer sabji becomes thick and butter begins to leave the side of the pan then add a little water cover the pan and simmer for another 7 to 8 min.
10. Finally, mix fresh paneer cubes in this shahi paneer gravy.
11. Stir gently this shahi paneer gravy for 1 to 2 min on low flame.
12. Finally, for restaurant style shahi paneer add 3 to 4 tbsp cream.
13. Gently mix this cream with this shahi paneer curry without breaking any paneer cube for another 1 min in low flame.
14. Furthermore, to garnish this shahi paneer masala sprinkles some freshly chopped coriander leaves and creams on top of the gravy.
Shahi Paneer Recipe Card
Here is a quick overview of all the ingredients of shahi paneer recipe including the quick step-by-step preparation of shahi paneer masala shown in the recipe card.
Take note of all ingredient lists.
Yield: 4
Shahi paneer recipe ( Restaurant style shahi paneer masala )
This restaurant style shahi paneer recipe is one of the popular paneer recipes in india in which fresh paneer cube cooked in rich,creamy,delicious makhani gravy.
Cook Time35 minutes
Prep Time15 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Ingredients
Ingredients For Shahi Paneer Masala
- 6 to 7 medium size tomatoes
- 3 to 4 medium size onions
- 3 tbsp butter or oil.
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic [chopped]
- 2 green chili sliced
- 7 to 8 cashew
- 6 to 7 almond
- 3 to 4 green cardamom
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp kashmiri red chili powder
- 200 to 250 ml water to boil
- 1 tsp sugar [if tomatoes are tangy]
Other Shahi Paneer Ingredients
- 3 to 4 tbsp butter
- 1 inch cinnamon or dalchini
- 4 to 5 green cardamom or elaichi
- 1 small size bay leaf or tej patta
- 4 to 5 cloves or laung
- 1 tbsp cumin seed
- 2 green chili [vertically sliced]
- 1 tsp kashmiri red chili powder
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 250 to 300 gm fresh paneer
- 2 to 3 tbsp cream
- 1 tbsp kasuri methi
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
how to make shahi paneer
- At first, for making shahi paneer masala, halved or cubed cut tomatoes and onions.
- Now, heat a few tablespoons of oil or butter in a pan.
- Then add, chopped ginger-garlic, sliced green chili saute in medium flame until raw smell goes away.
- Next, add tomatoes, onions and saute in medium flame for 2 to 3 min.
- Also add cashew, almond, cardamom, and mix with them.
- Now pour a sufficient amount of water to boil this mixture.
- Next, add a pinch of salt, Kashmiri red chili powder and mix everything.
- If your tomatoes are a little bit tangy then you can add sugar to balance out the flavor, otherwise, it is not required.
- Furthermore, cover the pan with a lid and simmer this mixture for 15 to 20 min.
- Next, for preparing smooth puree, cool down the mixture.
- Then, pour into a blender to make smooth silky shahi paneer gravy.
- Now, for making shahi paneer gravy melt a few tablespoons of butter in a pan on low flame.
- Next, saute bay leaf, clove, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin seed and saute in medium flame for up to 1 min.
- Also mix chopped ginger-garlic, green chili, and saute in medium flame until the raw smell goes away.
- After that pour the smooth tomato-onion puree into the pan.
- Now, gently mix the puree in the butter for some time.
- Then add coriander powder,kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric, salt, and cook until the gravy becomes thick and butter begins to leave the side of the pan.
- Add a dash of water cover the pan and simmer for some time..
- Now, mix fresh paneer cube in this butter gravy, mix gently for 1 to 2 min.
- Next, add a few tablespoons of cream and gently mix without breaking paneer cube for another 1 min in low flame.
- Furthermore, for garnishing shahi paneer sprinkle some freshly chopped coriander leaves and creams on top of the gravy.
- Finally, the shahi paneer recipe is completed, now serves hot with your favorite Indian dishes roti, paratha, naan, or any type of rice.
Notes
Shahi Paneer Recipe Note
- After adding paneer cube in makhani gravy don't cook them long time unless your paneer becomes hard and chewy.
- To make more smooth and silky makhani gravy always uses a strainer after blending from the mixture grinder.
- If you are vegan want to make shahi paneer just use coconut cream, vegan butter, and tofu instead of paneer.
Nutrition Information
Yield
3Serving Size
3
Amount Per ServingCalories 1893Total Fat 148gSaturated Fat 72gTrans Fat 4gUnsaturated Fat 55gCholesterol 390mgSodium 5220mgCarbohydrates 77gFiber 12gSugar 26gProtein 74g
Disclaimer: The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
